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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,301.29, 11,450.16 and 6,529.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,301.29, 11,450.16 and 6,529.82 is: 9,006.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,301.29 : 11,450.16 = 6,529.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,301.29/11,450.16 = 6,529.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,301.29x = 11,450.16 × 6,529.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,301.29x = 74,767,426.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,767,426.52/8,301.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,006.73

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