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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,911.04, 12,283.56 and 6,669.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,911.04, 12,283.56 and 6,669.52 is: 9,193.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,911.04 : 12,283.56 = 6,669.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,911.04/12,283.56 = 6,669.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,911.04x = 12,283.56 × 6,669.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,911.04x = 81,925,449.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,925,449.09/8,911.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,193.70

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