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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,014.56, 12,445.97 and 8,068.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,014.56, 12,445.97 and 8,068.74 is: 11,140.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,014.56 : 12,445.97 = 8,068.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,014.56/12,445.97 = 8,068.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,014.56x = 12,445.97 × 8,068.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,014.56x = 100,423,255.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,423,255.31/9,014.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,140.12

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