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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,067.69, 11,138.58 and 6,579.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,067.69, 11,138.58 and 6,579.18 is: 9,083.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,067.69 : 11,138.58 = 6,579.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,067.69/11,138.58 = 6,579.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,067.69x = 11,138.58 × 6,579.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,067.69x = 73,282,722.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,282,722.76/8,067.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,083.48

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