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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,859.06, 12,221.01 and 6,759.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,859.06, 12,221.01 and 6,759.54 is: 9,324.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,859.06 : 12,221.01 = 6,759.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,859.06/12,221.01 = 6,759.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,859.06x = 12,221.01 × 6,759.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,859.06x = 82,608,405.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,608,405.94/8,859.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,324.74

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