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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,014.80, 11,064.36 and 6,218.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,014.80, 11,064.36 and 6,218.28 is: 8,584.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,014.80 : 11,064.36 = 6,218.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,014.80/11,064.36 = 6,218.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,014.80x = 11,064.36 × 6,218.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,014.80x = 68,801,288.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,801,288.50/8,014.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,584.28

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