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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,046.93, 11,109.95 and 6,558.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,046.93, 11,109.95 and 6,558.42 is: 9,054.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,046.93 : 11,109.95 = 6,558.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,046.93/11,109.95 = 6,558.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,046.93x = 11,109.95 × 6,558.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,046.93x = 72,863,718.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,863,718.28/8,046.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,054.85

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