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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,282.85, 11,414.96 and 6,155.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,282.85, 11,414.96 and 6,155.01 is: 8,482.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,282.85 : 11,414.96 = 6,155.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,282.85/11,414.96 = 6,155.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,282.85x = 11,414.96 × 6,155.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,282.85x = 70,259,192.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,259,192.95/8,282.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,482.49

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