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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,040.23, 11,102.28 and 6,047.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,040.23, 11,102.28 and 6,047.32 is: 8,350.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,040.23 : 11,102.28 = 6,047.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,040.23/11,102.28 = 6,047.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,040.23x = 11,102.28 × 6,047.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,040.23x = 67,138,984.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,138,984.38/8,040.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,350.38

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