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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,674.56, 11,956.92 and 6,782.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,674.56, 11,956.92 and 6,782.88 is: 9,349.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,674.56 : 11,956.92 = 6,782.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,674.56/11,956.92 = 6,782.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,674.56x = 11,956.92 × 6,782.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,674.56x = 81,102,353.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,102,353.53/8,674.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,349.45

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