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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,154.78, 11,246.76 and 6,030.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,154.78, 11,246.76 and 6,030.96 is: 8,317.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,154.78 : 11,246.76 = 6,030.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,154.78/11,246.76 = 6,030.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,154.78x = 11,246.76 × 6,030.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,154.78x = 67,828,759.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,828,759.69/8,154.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,317.67

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