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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,714.70, 13,064.73 and 6,074.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,714.70, 13,064.73 and 6,074.44 is: 9,106.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,714.70 : 13,064.73 = 6,074.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,714.70/13,064.73 = 6,074.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,714.70x = 13,064.73 × 6,074.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,714.70x = 79,360,863.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,360,863.06/8,714.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,106.55

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