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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,755.56, 12,098.50 and 6,656.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,755.56, 12,098.50 and 6,656.04 is: 9,197.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,755.56 : 12,098.50 = 6,656.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,755.56/12,098.50 = 6,656.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,755.56x = 12,098.50 × 6,656.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,755.56x = 80,528,099.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,528,099.94/8,755.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,197.37

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