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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,322.57, 11,493.36 and 6,551.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,322.57, 11,493.36 and 6,551.10 is: 9,046.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,322.57 : 11,493.36 = 6,551.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,322.57/11,493.36 = 6,551.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,322.57x = 11,493.36 × 6,551.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,322.57x = 75,294,150.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,294,150.70/8,322.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,046.98

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