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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,275.56, 11,418.48 and 6,037.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,275.56, 11,418.48 and 6,037.96 is: 8,331.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,275.56 : 11,418.48 = 6,037.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,275.56/11,418.48 = 6,037.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,275.56x = 11,418.48 × 6,037.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,275.56x = 68,944,325.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,944,325.50/8,275.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,331.08

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