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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,268.28, 11,411.58 and 6,037.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,268.28, 11,411.58 and 6,037.54 is: 8,332.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,268.28 : 11,411.58 = 6,037.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,268.28/11,411.58 = 6,037.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,268.28x = 11,411.58 × 6,037.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,268.28x = 68,897,864.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,897,864.83/8,268.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,332.80

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