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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,194.91, 11,314.31 and 6,302.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,194.91, 11,314.31 and 6,302.99 is: 8,702.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,194.91 : 11,314.31 = 6,302.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,194.91/11,314.31 = 6,302.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,194.91x = 11,314.31 × 6,302.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,194.91x = 71,313,979.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,313,979.56/8,194.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,702.23

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