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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,377.65, 11,563.86 and 6,026.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,377.65, 11,563.86 and 6,026.62 is: 8,318.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,377.65 : 11,563.86 = 6,026.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,377.65/11,563.86 = 6,026.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,377.65x = 11,563.86 × 6,026.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,377.65x = 69,690,989.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,690,989.95/8,377.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,318.68

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