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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,383.52, 11,562.78 and 6,144.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,383.52, 11,562.78 and 6,144.56 is: 8,474.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,383.52 : 11,562.78 = 6,144.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,383.52/11,562.78 = 6,144.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,383.52x = 11,562.78 × 6,144.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,383.52x = 71,048,195.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,048,195.48/8,383.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,474.75

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