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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,048.93, 11,118.20 and 6,708.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,048.93, 11,118.20 and 6,708.94 is: 9,267.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,048.93 : 11,118.20 = 6,708.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,048.93/11,118.20 = 6,708.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,048.93x = 11,118.20 × 6,708.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,048.93x = 74,591,395.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,591,395.12/8,048.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,267.24

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