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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,103.60, 11,168.28 and 6,004.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,103.60, 11,168.28 and 6,004.08 is: 8,274.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,103.60 : 11,168.28 = 6,004.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,103.60/11,168.28 = 6,004.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,103.60x = 11,168.28 × 6,004.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,103.60x = 67,055,246.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,055,246.58/8,103.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,274.75

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