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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,205.14, 11,316.69 and 7,261.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,205.14, 11,316.69 and 7,261.94 is: 10,015.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,205.14 : 11,316.69 = 7,261.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,205.14/11,316.69 = 7,261.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,205.14x = 11,316.69 × 7,261.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,205.14x = 82,181,123.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,181,123.78/8,205.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,015.81

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