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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,755.56, 12,099.78 and 7,783.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,755.56, 12,099.78 and 7,783.56 is: 10,756.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,755.56 : 12,099.78 = 7,783.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,755.56/12,099.78 = 7,783.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,755.56x = 12,099.78 × 7,783.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,755.56x = 94,179,363.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,179,363.62/8,755.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,756.52

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