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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,273.74, 11,408.43 and 6,031.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,273.74, 11,408.43 and 6,031.66 is: 8,316.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,273.74 : 11,408.43 = 6,031.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,273.74/11,408.43 = 6,031.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,273.74x = 11,408.43 × 6,031.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,273.74x = 68,811,770.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,811,770.89/8,273.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,316.89

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