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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,157.51, 11,267.91 and 6,037.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,157.51, 11,267.91 and 6,037.38 is: 8,339.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,157.51 : 11,267.91 = 6,037.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,157.51/11,267.91 = 6,037.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,157.51x = 11,267.91 × 6,037.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,157.51x = 68,028,654.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,028,654.48/8,157.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,339.39

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