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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,289.29, 11,438.96 and 6,060.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,289.29, 11,438.96 and 6,060.58 is: 8,363.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,289.29 : 11,438.96 = 6,060.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,289.29/11,438.96 = 6,060.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,289.29x = 11,438.96 × 6,060.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,289.29x = 69,326,673.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,326,673.30/8,289.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,363.40

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