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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,941.08, 12,329.10 and 6,552.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,941.08, 12,329.10 and 6,552.12 is: 9,034.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,941.08 : 12,329.10 = 6,552.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,941.08/12,329.10 = 6,552.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,941.08x = 12,329.10 × 6,552.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,941.08x = 80,781,742.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,781,742.69/8,941.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,034.90

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