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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,106.48, 11,181.24 and 6,855.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,106.48, 11,181.24 and 6,855.84 is: 9,456.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,106.48 : 11,181.24 = 6,855.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,106.48/11,181.24 = 6,855.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,106.48x = 11,181.24 × 6,855.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,106.48x = 76,656,792.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,656,792.44/8,106.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,456.24

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