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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,886.83, 12,265.32 and 6,758.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,886.83, 12,265.32 and 6,758.94 is: 9,328.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,886.83 : 12,265.32 = 6,758.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,886.83/12,265.32 = 6,758.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,886.83x = 12,265.32 × 6,758.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,886.83x = 82,900,561.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,900,561.96/8,886.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,328.47

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