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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,022.81, 11,068.12 and 6,251.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,022.81, 11,068.12 and 6,251.34 is: 8,624.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,022.81 : 11,068.12 = 6,251.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,022.81/11,068.12 = 6,251.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,022.81x = 11,068.12 × 6,251.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,022.81x = 69,190,494.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,190,494.68/8,022.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,624.23

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