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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,273.44, 11,427.24 and 6,031.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,273.44, 11,427.24 and 6,031.72 is: 8,330.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,273.44 : 11,427.24 = 6,031.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,273.44/11,427.24 = 6,031.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,273.44x = 11,427.24 × 6,031.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,273.44x = 68,925,912.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,925,912.05/8,273.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,330.99

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