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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,070.44, 11,111.46 and 6,886.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,070.44, 11,111.46 and 6,886.76 is: 9,481.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,070.44 : 11,111.46 = 6,886.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,070.44/11,111.46 = 6,886.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,070.44x = 11,111.46 × 6,886.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,070.44x = 76,521,958.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,521,958.27/8,070.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,481.76

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