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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,251.95, 11,390.21 and 6,584.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,251.95, 11,390.21 and 6,584.82 is: 9,089.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,251.95 : 11,390.21 = 6,584.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,251.95/11,390.21 = 6,584.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,251.95x = 11,390.21 × 6,584.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,251.95x = 75,002,454.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,002,454.44/8,251.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,089.06

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