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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,545.09, 11,791.82 and 6,306.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,545.09, 11,791.82 and 6,306.14 is: 8,702.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,545.09 : 11,791.82 = 6,306.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,545.09/11,791.82 = 6,306.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,545.09x = 11,791.82 × 6,306.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,545.09x = 74,360,865.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,360,865.72/8,545.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,702.18

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