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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,909.01, 12,284.37 and 6,663.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,909.01, 12,284.37 and 6,663.69 is: 9,188.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,909.01 : 12,284.37 = 6,663.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,909.01/12,284.37 = 6,663.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,909.01x = 12,284.37 × 6,663.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,909.01x = 81,859,233.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,859,233.53/8,909.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,188.36

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