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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,714.05, 13,068.64 and 6,241.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,714.05, 13,068.64 and 6,241.52 is: 9,360.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,714.05 : 13,068.64 = 6,241.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,714.05/13,068.64 = 6,241.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,714.05x = 13,068.64 × 6,241.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,714.05x = 81,568,146.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,568,146.73/8,714.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,360.54

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