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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,246.70, 11,371.29 and 6,354.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,246.70, 11,371.29 and 6,354.06 is: 8,761.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,246.70 : 11,371.29 = 6,354.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,246.70/11,371.29 = 6,354.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,246.70x = 11,371.29 × 6,354.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,246.70x = 72,253,858.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,253,858.94/8,246.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,761.55

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