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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,272.55, 11,414.33 and 6,034.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,272.55, 11,414.33 and 6,034.96 is: 8,326.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,272.55 : 11,414.33 = 6,034.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,272.55/11,414.33 = 6,034.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,272.55x = 11,414.33 × 6,034.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,272.55x = 68,885,024.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,885,024.98/8,272.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,326.94

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