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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,774.56, 12,097.92 and 7,089.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,774.56, 12,097.92 and 7,089.76 is: 9,775.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,774.56 : 12,097.92 = 7,089.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,774.56/12,097.92 = 7,089.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,774.56x = 12,097.92 × 7,089.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,774.56x = 85,771,349.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,771,349.30/8,774.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,775.00

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