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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,058.92, 11,127.28 and 6,951.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,058.92, 11,127.28 and 6,951.76 is: 9,598.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,058.92 : 11,127.28 = 6,951.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,058.92/11,127.28 = 6,951.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,058.92x = 11,127.28 × 6,951.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,058.92x = 77,354,180.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,354,180.01/8,058.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,598.58

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