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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,365.44, 12,531.84 and 6,714.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,365.44, 12,531.84 and 6,714.72 is: 10,058.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,365.44 : 12,531.84 = 6,714.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,365.44/12,531.84 = 6,714.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,365.44x = 12,531.84 × 6,714.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,365.44x = 84,147,796.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,147,796.68/8,365.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,058.98

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