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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,014.58, 11,048.97 and 6,907.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,014.58, 11,048.97 and 6,907.31 is: 9,522.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,014.58 : 11,048.97 = 6,907.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,014.58/11,048.97 = 6,907.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,014.58x = 11,048.97 × 6,907.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,014.58x = 76,318,605.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,318,605.73/8,014.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,522.48

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