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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,652.77, 11,934.03 and 6,263.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,652.77, 11,934.03 and 6,263.10 is: 8,638.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,652.77 : 11,934.03 = 6,263.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,652.77/11,934.03 = 6,263.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,652.77x = 11,934.03 × 6,263.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,652.77x = 74,744,013.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,744,013.22/8,652.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,638.16

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