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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,014.51, 11,063.12 and 7,173.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,014.51, 11,063.12 and 7,173.73 is: 9,902.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,014.51 : 11,063.12 = 7,173.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,014.51/11,063.12 = 7,173.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,014.51x = 11,063.12 × 7,173.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,014.51x = 79,363,865.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,363,865.28/8,014.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,902.52

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