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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,555.13, 11,806.56 and 6,038.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,555.13, 11,806.56 and 6,038.06 is: 8,332.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,555.13 : 11,806.56 = 6,038.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,555.13/11,806.56 = 6,038.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,555.13x = 11,806.56 × 6,038.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,555.13x = 71,288,717.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,288,717.67/8,555.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,332.86

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