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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,253.13, 11,394.40 and 6,360.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,253.13, 11,394.40 and 6,360.92 is: 8,781.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,253.13 : 11,394.40 = 6,360.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,253.13/11,394.40 = 6,360.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,253.13x = 11,394.40 × 6,360.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,253.13x = 72,478,866.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,478,866.85/8,253.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,781.99

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