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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,031.95, 11,076.32 and 6,262.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,031.95, 11,076.32 and 6,262.91 is: 8,636.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,031.95 : 11,076.32 = 6,262.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,031.95/11,076.32 = 6,262.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,031.95x = 11,076.32 × 6,262.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,031.95x = 69,369,963.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,369,963.98/8,031.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,636.75

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