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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,281.44, 11,426.49 and 6,044.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,281.44, 11,426.49 and 6,044.52 is: 8,340.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,281.44 : 11,426.49 = 6,044.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,281.44/11,426.49 = 6,044.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,281.44x = 11,426.49 × 6,044.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,281.44x = 69,067,647.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,067,647.33/8,281.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,340.05

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