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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,774.72, 12,111.99 and 6,985.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,774.72, 12,111.99 and 6,985.49 is: 9,642.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,774.72 : 12,111.99 = 6,985.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,774.72/12,111.99 = 6,985.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,774.72x = 12,111.99 × 6,985.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,774.72x = 84,608,124.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,608,124.47/8,774.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,642.26

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