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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,059.14, 11,135.70 and 6,659.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,059.14, 11,135.70 and 6,659.46 is: 9,201.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,059.14 : 11,135.70 = 6,659.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,059.14/11,135.70 = 6,659.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,059.14x = 11,135.70 × 6,659.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,059.14x = 74,157,748.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,157,748.72/8,059.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,201.70

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