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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,997.14, 11,046.82 and 7,251.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,997.14, 11,046.82 and 7,251.94 is: 10,017.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,997.14 : 11,046.82 = 7,251.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,997.14/11,046.82 = 7,251.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,997.14x = 11,046.82 × 7,251.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,997.14x = 80,110,875.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,110,875.83/7,997.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,017.44

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