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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,942.80, 12,344.55 and 6,711.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,942.80, 12,344.55 and 6,711.14 is: 9,264.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,942.80 : 12,344.55 = 6,711.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,942.80/12,344.55 = 6,711.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,942.80x = 12,344.55 × 6,711.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,942.80x = 82,846,034.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,846,034.15/8,942.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,264.00

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