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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,965.56, 12,376.95 and 6,944.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,965.56, 12,376.95 and 6,944.46 is: 9,586.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,965.56 : 12,376.95 = 6,944.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,965.56/12,376.95 = 6,944.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,965.56x = 12,376.95 × 6,944.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,965.56x = 85,951,234.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,951,234.20/8,965.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,586.82

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