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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,617.08, 11,898.18 and 6,264.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,617.08, 11,898.18 and 6,264.84 is: 8,650.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,617.08 : 11,898.18 = 6,264.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,617.08/11,898.18 = 6,264.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,617.08x = 11,898.18 × 6,264.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,617.08x = 74,540,193.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,540,193.99/8,617.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,650.28

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