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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,977.67, 13,454.61 and 6,889.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,977.67, 13,454.61 and 6,889.69 is: 10,325.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,977.67 : 13,454.61 = 6,889.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,977.67/13,454.61 = 6,889.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,977.67x = 13,454.61 × 6,889.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,977.67x = 92,698,091.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,698,091.97/8,977.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,325.41

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