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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,085.81, 10,630.62 and 6,311.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,085.81, 10,630.62 and 6,311.14 is: 9,468.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,085.81 : 10,630.62 = 6,311.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,085.81/10,630.62 = 6,311.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,085.81x = 10,630.62 × 6,311.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,085.81x = 67,091,304.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,091,304.53/7,085.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,468.40

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