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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,293.12, 11,454.76 and 6,020.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,293.12, 11,454.76 and 6,020.82 is: 8,316.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,293.12 : 11,454.76 = 6,020.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,293.12/11,454.76 = 6,020.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,293.12x = 11,454.76 × 6,020.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,293.12x = 68,967,048.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,967,048.10/8,293.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,316.18

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