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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,843.71, 13,259.08 and 7,554.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,843.71, 13,259.08 and 7,554.19 is: 11,325.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,843.71 : 13,259.08 = 7,554.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,843.71/13,259.08 = 7,554.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,843.71x = 13,259.08 × 7,554.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,843.71x = 100,161,609.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,161,609.55/8,843.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,325.75

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