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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,774.98, 12,095.80 and 6,533.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,774.98, 12,095.80 and 6,533.29 is: 9,005.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,774.98 : 12,095.80 = 6,533.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,774.98/12,095.80 = 6,533.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,774.98x = 12,095.80 × 6,533.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,774.98x = 79,025,276.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,025,276.04/8,774.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,005.76

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