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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,775.08, 12,101.60 and 6,861.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,775.08, 12,101.60 and 6,861.16 is: 9,462.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,775.08 : 12,101.60 = 6,861.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,775.08/12,101.60 = 6,861.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,775.08x = 12,101.60 × 6,861.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,775.08x = 83,031,013.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,031,013.86/8,775.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,462.14

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