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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,291.50, 11,444.68 and 6,624.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,291.50, 11,444.68 and 6,624.52 is: 9,143.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,291.50 : 11,444.68 = 6,624.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,291.50/11,444.68 = 6,624.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,291.50x = 11,444.68 × 6,624.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,291.50x = 75,815,511.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,815,511.55/8,291.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,143.76

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