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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,158.24, 11,261.60 and 6,034.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,158.24, 11,261.60 and 6,034.02 is: 8,329.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,158.24 : 11,261.60 = 6,034.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,158.24/11,261.60 = 6,034.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,158.24x = 11,261.60 × 6,034.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,158.24x = 67,952,719.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,952,719.63/8,158.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,329.34

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