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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,069.49, 11,137.14 and 4,714.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,069.49, 11,137.14 and 4,714.20 is: 6,506.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,069.49 : 11,137.14 = 4,714.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,069.49/11,137.14 = 4,714.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,069.49x = 11,137.14 × 4,714.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,069.49x = 52,502,705.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,502,705.39/8,069.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,506.32

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