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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,176.98, 11,262.74 and 6,284.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,176.98, 11,262.74 and 6,284.95 is: 8,656.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,176.98 : 11,262.74 = 6,284.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,176.98/11,262.74 = 6,284.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,176.98x = 11,262.74 × 6,284.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,176.98x = 70,785,757.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,785,757.76/8,176.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,656.71

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