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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,171.55, 11,283.09 and 6,280.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,171.55, 11,283.09 and 6,280.13 is: 8,671.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,171.55 : 11,283.09 = 6,280.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,171.55/11,283.09 = 6,280.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,171.55x = 11,283.09 × 6,280.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,171.55x = 70,859,272.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,859,272.00/8,171.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,671.46

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