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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,253.95, 11,375.57 and 6,012.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,253.95, 11,375.57 and 6,012.27 is: 8,286.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,253.95 : 11,375.57 = 6,012.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,253.95/11,375.57 = 6,012.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,253.95x = 11,375.57 × 6,012.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,253.95x = 68,392,998.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,392,998.24/8,253.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,286.09

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