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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,005.32, 11,041.77 and 6,324.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,005.32, 11,041.77 and 6,324.03 is: 8,722.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,005.32 : 11,041.77 = 6,324.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,005.32/11,041.77 = 6,324.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,005.32x = 11,041.77 × 6,324.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,005.32x = 69,828,484.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,828,484.73/8,005.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,722.76

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