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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,661.62, 11,957.64 and 6,941.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,661.62, 11,957.64 and 6,941.42 is: 9,582.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,661.62 : 11,957.64 = 6,941.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,661.62/11,957.64 = 6,941.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,661.62x = 11,957.64 × 6,941.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,661.62x = 83,003,001.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,003,001.45/8,661.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,582.85

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