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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,716.55, 12,038.63 and 6,750.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,716.55, 12,038.63 and 6,750.88 is: 9,323.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,716.55 : 12,038.63 = 6,750.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,716.55/12,038.63 = 6,750.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,716.55x = 12,038.63 × 6,750.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,716.55x = 81,271,282.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,271,282.64/8,716.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,323.80

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