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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,235.04, 11,355.60 and 6,553.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,235.04, 11,355.60 and 6,553.12 is: 9,036.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,235.04 : 11,355.60 = 6,553.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,235.04/11,355.60 = 6,553.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,235.04x = 11,355.60 × 6,553.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,235.04x = 74,414,609.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,414,609.47/8,235.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,036.34

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