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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,775.98, 12,097.17 and 6,534.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,775.98, 12,097.17 and 6,534.29 is: 9,007.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,775.98 : 12,097.17 = 6,534.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,775.98/12,097.17 = 6,534.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,775.98x = 12,097.17 × 6,534.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,775.98x = 79,046,356.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,046,356.47/8,775.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,007.13

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