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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,204.41, 11,329.85 and 6,538.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,204.41, 11,329.85 and 6,538.07 is: 9,028.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,204.41 : 11,329.85 = 6,538.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,204.41/11,329.85 = 6,538.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,204.41x = 11,329.85 × 6,538.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,204.41x = 74,075,348.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,075,348.02/8,204.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,028.73

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