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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,767.58, 12,109.43 and 6,388.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,767.58, 12,109.43 and 6,388.34 is: 8,823.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,767.58 : 12,109.43 = 6,388.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,767.58/12,109.43 = 6,388.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,767.58x = 12,109.43 × 6,388.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,767.58x = 77,359,111.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,359,111.47/8,767.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,823.32

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