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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,878.44, 12,163.32 and 8,546.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,878.44, 12,163.32 and 8,546.06 is: 11,707.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,878.44 : 12,163.32 = 8,546.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,878.44/12,163.32 = 8,546.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,878.44x = 12,163.32 × 8,546.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,878.44x = 103,948,462.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,948,462.52/8,878.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,707.96

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