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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,661.96, 11,955.12 and 6,795.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,661.96, 11,955.12 and 6,795.72 is: 9,379.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,661.96 : 11,955.12 = 6,795.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,661.96/11,955.12 = 6,795.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,661.96x = 11,955.12 × 6,795.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,661.96x = 81,243,648.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,243,648.09/8,661.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,379.36

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