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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,210.42, 11,331.06 and 6,714.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,210.42, 11,331.06 and 6,714.14 is: 9,266.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,210.42 : 11,331.06 = 6,714.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,210.42/11,331.06 = 6,714.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,210.42x = 11,331.06 × 6,714.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,210.42x = 76,078,323.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,078,323.19/8,210.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,266.07

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