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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,050.77, 11,115.18 and 6,562.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,050.77, 11,115.18 and 6,562.20 is: 9,060.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,050.77 : 11,115.18 = 6,562.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,050.77/11,115.18 = 6,562.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,050.77x = 11,115.18 × 6,562.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,050.77x = 72,940,034.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,940,034.20/8,050.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,060.01

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