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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,042.81, 11,104.25 and 6,554.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,042.81, 11,104.25 and 6,554.28 is: 9,049.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,042.81 : 11,104.25 = 6,554.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,042.81/11,104.25 = 6,554.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,042.81x = 11,104.25 × 6,554.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,042.81x = 72,780,363.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,780,363.69/8,042.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,049.12

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