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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,160.53, 11,266.94 and 6,268.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,160.53, 11,266.94 and 6,268.73 is: 8,655.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,160.53 : 11,266.94 = 6,268.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,160.53/11,266.94 = 6,268.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,160.53x = 11,266.94 × 6,268.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,160.53x = 70,629,317.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,629,317.11/8,160.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,655.00

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