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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,770.08, 12,094.70 and 6,856.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,770.08, 12,094.70 and 6,856.16 is: 9,455.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,770.08 : 12,094.70 = 6,856.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,770.08/12,094.70 = 6,856.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,770.08x = 12,094.70 × 6,856.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,770.08x = 82,923,198.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,923,198.35/8,770.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,455.24

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