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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,254.95, 11,376.95 and 6,013.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,254.95, 11,376.95 and 6,013.27 is: 8,287.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,254.95 : 11,376.95 = 6,013.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,254.95/11,376.95 = 6,013.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,254.95x = 11,376.95 × 6,013.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,254.95x = 68,412,672.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,412,672.13/8,254.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,287.47

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