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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,001.68, 11,045.39 and 6,017.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,001.68, 11,045.39 and 6,017.99 is: 8,307.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,001.68 : 11,045.39 = 6,017.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,001.68/11,045.39 = 6,017.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,001.68x = 11,045.39 × 6,017.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,001.68x = 66,470,961.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,470,961.25/8,001.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,307.13

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