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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,059.91, 11,113.20 and 6,798.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,059.91, 11,113.20 and 6,798.74 is: 9,374.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,059.91 : 11,113.20 = 6,798.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,059.91/11,113.20 = 6,798.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,059.91x = 11,113.20 × 6,798.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,059.91x = 75,555,701.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,555,701.80/8,059.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,374.27

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