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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,255.09, 11,382.41 and 6,017.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,255.09, 11,382.41 and 6,017.96 is: 8,297.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,255.09 : 11,382.41 = 6,017.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,255.09/11,382.41 = 6,017.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,255.09x = 11,382.41 × 6,017.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,255.09x = 68,498,888.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,498,888.08/8,255.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,297.78

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