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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,217.83, 11,335.06 and 6,536.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,217.83, 11,335.06 and 6,536.27 is: 9,015.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,217.83 : 11,335.06 = 6,536.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,217.83/11,335.06 = 6,536.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,217.83x = 11,335.06 × 6,536.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,217.83x = 74,089,012.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,089,012.63/8,217.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,015.64

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