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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,610.84, 11,898.58 and 6,727.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,610.84, 11,898.58 and 6,727.32 is: 9,295.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,610.84 : 11,898.58 = 6,727.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,610.84/11,898.58 = 6,727.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,610.84x = 11,898.58 × 6,727.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,610.84x = 80,045,555.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,045,555.21/8,610.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,295.91

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