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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,044.72, 11,086.68 and 6,273.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,044.72, 11,086.68 and 6,273.52 is: 8,645.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,044.72 : 11,086.68 = 6,273.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,044.72/11,086.68 = 6,273.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,044.72x = 11,086.68 × 6,273.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,044.72x = 69,552,508.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,552,508.71/8,044.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,645.73

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