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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,145.78, 11,233.17 and 6,017.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,145.78, 11,233.17 and 6,017.70 is: 8,298.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,145.78 : 11,233.17 = 6,017.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,145.78/11,233.17 = 6,017.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,145.78x = 11,233.17 × 6,017.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,145.78x = 67,597,847.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,597,847.11/8,145.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,298.51

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