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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,179.57, 11,298.36 and 6,314.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,179.57, 11,298.36 and 6,314.21 is: 8,721.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,179.57 : 11,298.36 = 6,314.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,179.57/11,298.36 = 6,314.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,179.57x = 11,298.36 × 6,314.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,179.57x = 71,340,217.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,340,217.70/8,179.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,721.76

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