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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,677.44, 12,996.72 and 6,091.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,677.44, 12,996.72 and 6,091.92 is: 9,124.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,677.44 : 12,996.72 = 6,091.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,677.44/12,996.72 = 6,091.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,677.44x = 12,996.72 × 6,091.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,677.44x = 79,174,978.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,174,978.50/8,677.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,124.23

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