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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,035.35, 11,083.10 and 6,914.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,035.35, 11,083.10 and 6,914.36 is: 9,536.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,035.35 : 11,083.10 = 6,914.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,035.35/11,083.10 = 6,914.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,035.35x = 11,083.10 × 6,914.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,035.35x = 76,632,453.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,632,453.33/8,035.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,536.92

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