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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,783.38, 12,114.09 and 6,637.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,783.38, 12,114.09 and 6,637.09 is: 9,153.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,783.38 : 12,114.09 = 6,637.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,783.38/12,114.09 = 6,637.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,783.38x = 12,114.09 × 6,637.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,783.38x = 80,402,305.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,402,305.60/8,783.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,153.91

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