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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,887.83, 12,266.70 and 6,759.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,887.83, 12,266.70 and 6,759.94 is: 9,329.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,887.83 : 12,266.70 = 6,759.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,887.83/12,266.70 = 6,759.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,887.83x = 12,266.70 × 6,759.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,887.83x = 82,922,156.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,922,156.00/8,887.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,329.85

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