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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,565.15, 11,797.91 and 6,042.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,565.15, 11,797.91 and 6,042.81 is: 8,323.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,565.15 : 11,797.91 = 6,042.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,565.15/11,797.91 = 6,042.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,565.15x = 11,797.91 × 6,042.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,565.15x = 71,292,498.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,292,498.31/8,565.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,323.56

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