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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,714.88, 13,061.52 and 6,369.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,714.88, 13,061.52 and 6,369.12 is: 9,545.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,714.88 : 13,061.52 = 6,369.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,714.88/13,061.52 = 6,369.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,714.88x = 13,061.52 × 6,369.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,714.88x = 83,190,388.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,190,388.26/8,714.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,545.79

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