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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,276.24, 11,411.88 and 6,034.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,276.24, 11,411.88 and 6,034.16 is: 8,320.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,276.24 : 11,411.88 = 6,034.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,276.24/11,411.88 = 6,034.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,276.24x = 11,411.88 × 6,034.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,276.24x = 68,861,109.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,861,109.82/8,276.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,320.34

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