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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,777.10, 12,098.73 and 6,535.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,777.10, 12,098.73 and 6,535.41 is: 9,008.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,777.10 : 12,098.73 = 6,535.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,777.10/12,098.73 = 6,535.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,777.10x = 12,098.73 × 6,535.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,777.10x = 79,070,161.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,070,161.03/8,777.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,008.69

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