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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,375.54, 11,559.72 and 6,261.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,375.54, 11,559.72 and 6,261.66 is: 8,642.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,375.54 : 11,559.72 = 6,261.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,375.54/11,559.72 = 6,261.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,375.54x = 11,559.72 × 6,261.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,375.54x = 72,383,036.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,383,036.34/8,375.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,642.20

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