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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,159.76, 11,248.60 and 6,032.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,159.76, 11,248.60 and 6,032.16 is: 8,315.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,159.76 : 11,248.60 = 6,032.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,159.76/11,248.60 = 6,032.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,159.76x = 11,248.60 × 6,032.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,159.76x = 67,853,354.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,853,354.98/8,159.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,315.61

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