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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,777.36, 12,051.51 and 8,548.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,777.36, 12,051.51 and 8,548.94 is: 11,737.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,777.36 : 12,051.51 = 8,548.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,777.36/12,051.51 = 8,548.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,777.36x = 12,051.51 × 8,548.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,777.36x = 103,027,658.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,027,658.01/8,777.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,737.88

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