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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,045.93, 11,108.57 and 6,557.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,045.93, 11,108.57 and 6,557.42 is: 9,053.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,045.93 : 11,108.57 = 6,557.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,045.93/11,108.57 = 6,557.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,045.93x = 11,108.57 × 6,557.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,045.93x = 72,843,470.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,843,470.76/8,045.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,053.46

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