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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,159.64, 11,253.90 and 7,216.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,159.64, 11,253.90 and 7,216.44 is: 9,953.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,159.64 : 11,253.90 = 7,216.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,159.64/11,253.90 = 7,216.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,159.64x = 11,253.90 × 7,216.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,159.64x = 81,213,094.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,213,094.12/8,159.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,953.02

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