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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,311.08, 11,463.75 and 6,629.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,311.08, 11,463.75 and 6,629.52 is: 9,144.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,311.08 : 11,463.75 = 6,629.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,311.08/11,463.75 = 6,629.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,311.08x = 11,463.75 × 6,629.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,311.08x = 75,999,159.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,999,159.90/8,311.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,144.32

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