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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,350.56, 11,511.72 and 6,775.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,350.56, 11,511.72 and 6,775.92 is: 9,340.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,350.56 : 11,511.72 = 6,775.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,350.56/11,511.72 = 6,775.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,350.56x = 11,511.72 × 6,775.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,350.56x = 78,002,493.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,002,493.78/8,350.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,340.99

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