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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,252.95, 11,374.19 and 6,011.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,252.95, 11,374.19 and 6,011.27 is: 8,284.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252.95 : 11,374.19 = 6,011.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252.95/11,374.19 = 6,011.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252.95x = 11,374.19 × 6,011.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252.95x = 68,373,327.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,373,327.12/8,252.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,284.72

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