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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,036.58, 11,093.58 and 7,814.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,036.58, 11,093.58 and 7,814.64 is: 10,787.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,036.58 : 11,093.58 = 7,814.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,036.58/11,093.58 = 7,814.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,036.58x = 11,093.58 × 7,814.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,036.58x = 86,692,334.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,692,334.01/8,036.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,787.22

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