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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,130.36, 11,206.92 and 6,635.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,130.36, 11,206.92 and 6,635.71 is: 9,146.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,130.36 : 11,206.92 = 6,635.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,130.36/11,206.92 = 6,635.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,130.36x = 11,206.92 × 6,635.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,130.36x = 74,365,871.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,365,871.11/8,130.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,146.69

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