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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,333.56, 11,495.98 and 6,062.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,333.56, 11,495.98 and 6,062.34 is: 8,362.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,333.56 : 11,495.98 = 6,062.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,333.56/11,495.98 = 6,062.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,333.56x = 11,495.98 × 6,062.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,333.56x = 69,692,590.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,692,590.08/8,333.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,362.88

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