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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,053.57, 11,119.09 and 6,565.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,053.57, 11,119.09 and 6,565.06 is: 9,063.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,053.57 : 11,119.09 = 6,565.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,053.57/11,119.09 = 6,565.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,053.57x = 11,119.09 × 6,565.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,053.57x = 72,997,437.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,997,437.40/8,053.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,063.99

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