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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,276.31, 11,421.22 and 6,161.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,276.31, 11,421.22 and 6,161.30 is: 8,502.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,276.31 : 11,421.22 = 6,161.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,276.31/11,421.22 = 6,161.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,276.31x = 11,421.22 × 6,161.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,276.31x = 70,369,562.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,369,562.79/8,276.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,502.53

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