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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,510.85, 11,744.19 and 6,273.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,510.85, 11,744.19 and 6,273.96 is: 8,657.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,510.85 : 11,744.19 = 6,273.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,510.85/11,744.19 = 6,273.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,510.85x = 11,744.19 × 6,273.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,510.85x = 73,682,534.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,682,534.25/8,510.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,657.49

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