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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,552.13, 11,802.42 and 6,035.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,552.13, 11,802.42 and 6,035.06 is: 8,328.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,552.13 : 11,802.42 = 6,035.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,552.13/11,802.42 = 6,035.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,552.13x = 11,802.42 × 6,035.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,552.13x = 71,228,253.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,228,253.83/8,552.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,328.72

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