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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,774.10, 12,094.59 and 6,532.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,774.10, 12,094.59 and 6,532.41 is: 9,004.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,774.10 : 12,094.59 = 6,532.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,774.10/12,094.59 = 6,532.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,774.10x = 12,094.59 × 6,532.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,774.10x = 79,006,820.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,006,820.66/8,774.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,004.55

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