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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,272.24, 11,406.36 and 6,030.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,272.24, 11,406.36 and 6,030.16 is: 8,314.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,272.24 : 11,406.36 = 6,030.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,272.24/11,406.36 = 6,030.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,272.24x = 11,406.36 × 6,030.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,272.24x = 68,782,175.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,782,175.82/8,272.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,314.82

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