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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,164.79, 11,273.77 and 6,273.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,164.79, 11,273.77 and 6,273.37 is: 8,662.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,164.79 : 11,273.77 = 6,273.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,164.79/11,273.77 = 6,273.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,164.79x = 11,273.77 × 6,273.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,164.79x = 70,724,530.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,724,530.50/8,164.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,662.14

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