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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,335.72, 11,490.06 and 6,564.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,335.72, 11,490.06 and 6,564.52 is: 9,048.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,335.72 : 11,490.06 = 6,564.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,335.72/11,490.06 = 6,564.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,335.72x = 11,490.06 × 6,564.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,335.72x = 75,426,728.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,426,728.67/8,335.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,048.62

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