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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,043.98, 11,119.28 and 6,709.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,043.98, 11,119.28 and 6,709.91 is: 9,275.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,043.98 : 11,119.28 = 6,709.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,043.98/11,119.28 = 6,709.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,043.98x = 11,119.28 × 6,709.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,043.98x = 74,609,278.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,609,278.92/8,043.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,275.18

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