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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,181.05, 11,295.41 and 6,289.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,181.05, 11,295.41 and 6,289.29 is: 8,683.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,181.05 : 11,295.41 = 6,289.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,181.05/11,295.41 = 6,289.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,181.05x = 11,295.41 × 6,289.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,181.05x = 71,040,077.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,040,077.71/8,181.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,683.50

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