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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,014.60, 10,511.10 and 6,085.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,014.60, 10,511.10 and 6,085.80 is: 9,119.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,014.60 : 10,511.10 = 6,085.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,014.60/10,511.10 = 6,085.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,014.60x = 10,511.10 × 6,085.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,014.60x = 63,968,452.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,968,452.38/7,014.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,119.33

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