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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,253.97, 11,377.16 and 6,759.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,253.97, 11,377.16 and 6,759.25 is: 9,316.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,253.97 : 11,377.16 = 6,759.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,253.97/11,377.16 = 6,759.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,253.97x = 11,377.16 × 6,759.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,253.97x = 76,901,031.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,901,031.84/8,253.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,316.86

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