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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,204.53, 11,318.88 and 6,085.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,204.53, 11,318.88 and 6,085.28 is: 8,395.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,204.53 : 11,318.88 = 6,085.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,204.53/11,318.88 = 6,085.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,204.53x = 11,318.88 × 6,085.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,204.53x = 68,878,503.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,878,503.20/8,204.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,395.18

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