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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,666.54, 11,945.72 and 6,774.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,666.54, 11,945.72 and 6,774.78 is: 9,338.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,666.54 : 11,945.72 = 6,774.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,666.54/11,945.72 = 6,774.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,666.54x = 11,945.72 × 6,774.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,666.54x = 80,929,591.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,929,591.07/8,666.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,338.17

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