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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,645.66, 12,944.88 and 6,531.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,645.66, 12,944.88 and 6,531.09 is: 9,778.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,645.66 : 12,944.88 = 6,531.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,645.66/12,944.88 = 6,531.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,645.66x = 12,944.88 × 6,531.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,645.66x = 84,544,127.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,544,127.78/8,645.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,778.80

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