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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,653.76, 11,942.88 and 6,655.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,653.76, 11,942.88 and 6,655.04 is: 9,184.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,653.76 : 11,942.88 = 6,655.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,653.76/11,942.88 = 6,655.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,653.76x = 11,942.88 × 6,655.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,653.76x = 79,480,344.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,480,344.12/8,653.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,184.49

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