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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,188.36, 11,297.06 and 6,300.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,188.36, 11,297.06 and 6,300.52 is: 8,692.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,188.36 : 11,297.06 = 6,300.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,188.36/11,297.06 = 6,300.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,188.36x = 11,297.06 × 6,300.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,188.36x = 71,177,352.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,177,352.47/8,188.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,692.50

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