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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,206.08, 11,333.82 and 5,977.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,206.08, 11,333.82 and 5,977.92 is: 8,256.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,206.08 : 11,333.82 = 5,977.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,206.08/11,333.82 = 5,977.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,206.08x = 11,333.82 × 5,977.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,206.08x = 67,752,669.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,752,669.25/8,206.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,256.40

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