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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,775.10, 12,095.97 and 6,533.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,775.10, 12,095.97 and 6,533.41 is: 9,005.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,775.10 : 12,095.97 = 6,533.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,775.10/12,095.97 = 6,533.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,775.10x = 12,095.97 × 6,533.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,775.10x = 79,027,931.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,027,931.36/8,775.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,005.93

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