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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,293.92, 11,433.51 and 6,301.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,293.92, 11,433.51 and 6,301.01 is: 8,686.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,293.92 : 11,433.51 = 6,301.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,293.92/11,433.51 = 6,301.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,293.92x = 11,433.51 × 6,301.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,293.92x = 72,042,660.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,042,660.85/8,293.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,686.20

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