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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,184.06, 11,299.56 and 6,292.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,184.06, 11,299.56 and 6,292.30 is: 8,687.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,184.06 : 11,299.56 = 6,292.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,184.06/11,299.56 = 6,292.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,184.06x = 11,299.56 × 6,292.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,184.06x = 71,100,221.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,100,221.39/8,184.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,687.65

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