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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,205.38, 11,328.86 and 6,313.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,205.38, 11,328.86 and 6,313.62 is: 8,716.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,205.38 : 11,328.86 = 6,313.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,205.38/11,328.86 = 6,313.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,205.38x = 11,328.86 × 6,313.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,205.38x = 71,526,085.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,526,085.51/8,205.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,716.98

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