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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,887.33, 12,266.02 and 6,759.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,887.33, 12,266.02 and 6,759.45 is: 9,329.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,887.33 : 12,266.02 = 6,759.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,887.33/12,266.02 = 6,759.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,887.33x = 12,266.02 × 6,759.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,887.33x = 82,911,548.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,911,548.89/8,887.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,329.19

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