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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,114.70, 12,158.85 and 7,337.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,114.70, 12,158.85 and 7,337.10 is: 10,993.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,114.70 : 12,158.85 = 7,337.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,114.70/12,158.85 = 7,337.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,114.70x = 12,158.85 × 7,337.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,114.70x = 89,210,698.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,210,698.34/8,114.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,993.71

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