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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,031.53, 11,098.76 and 6,038.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,031.53, 11,098.76 and 6,038.63 is: 8,344.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,031.53 : 11,098.76 = 6,038.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,031.53/11,098.76 = 6,038.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,031.53x = 11,098.76 × 6,038.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,031.53x = 67,021,255.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,021,255.29/8,031.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,344.77

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