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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,297.91, 11,466.77 and 6,543.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,297.91, 11,466.77 and 6,543.45 is: 9,042.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,297.91 : 11,466.77 = 6,543.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,297.91/11,466.77 = 6,543.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,297.91x = 11,466.77 × 6,543.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,297.91x = 75,032,203.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,032,203.44/8,297.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,042.30

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