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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,259.71, 11,401.43 and 6,033.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,259.71, 11,401.43 and 6,033.02 is: 8,327.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,259.71 : 11,401.43 = 6,033.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,259.71/11,401.43 = 6,033.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,259.71x = 11,401.43 × 6,033.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,259.71x = 68,784,968.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,784,968.05/8,259.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,327.78

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