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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,117.04, 11,191.32 and 6,623.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,117.04, 11,191.32 and 6,623.44 is: 9,132.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,117.04 : 11,191.32 = 6,623.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,117.04/11,191.32 = 6,623.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,117.04x = 11,191.32 × 6,623.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,117.04x = 74,125,036.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,125,036.54/8,117.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,132.03

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