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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,867.16, 12,236.76 and 6,744.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,867.16, 12,236.76 and 6,744.60 is: 9,307.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,867.16 : 12,236.76 = 6,744.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,867.16/12,236.76 = 6,744.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,867.16x = 12,236.76 × 6,744.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,867.16x = 82,532,051.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,532,051.50/8,867.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,307.61

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