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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,302.79, 11,452.23 and 6,531.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,302.79, 11,452.23 and 6,531.32 is: 9,008.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,302.79 : 11,452.23 = 6,531.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,302.79/11,452.23 = 6,531.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,302.79x = 11,452.23 × 6,531.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,302.79x = 74,798,121.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,798,121.58/8,302.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,008.80

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