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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,162.80, 11,247.84 and 6,274.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,162.80, 11,247.84 and 6,274.28 is: 8,645.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,162.80 : 11,247.84 = 6,274.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,162.80/11,247.84 = 6,274.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,162.80x = 11,247.84 × 6,274.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,162.80x = 70,572,097.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,572,097.56/8,162.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,645.57

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