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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,055.87, 11,117.21 and 6,035.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,055.87, 11,117.21 and 6,035.70 is: 8,329.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,055.87 : 11,117.21 = 6,035.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,055.87/11,117.21 = 6,035.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,055.87x = 11,117.21 × 6,035.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,055.87x = 67,100,144.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,100,144.40/8,055.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,329.35

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