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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,042.93, 11,104.43 and 6,554.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,042.93, 11,104.43 and 6,554.41 is: 9,049.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,042.93 : 11,104.43 = 6,554.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,042.93/11,104.43 = 6,554.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,042.93x = 11,104.43 × 6,554.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,042.93x = 72,782,926.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,782,926.50/8,042.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,049.31

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