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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,314.10, 11,472.26 and 5,169.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,314.10, 11,472.26 and 5,169.14 is: 7,132.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,314.10 : 11,472.26 = 5,169.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,314.10/11,472.26 = 5,169.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,314.10x = 11,472.26 × 5,169.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,314.10x = 59,301,718.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,301,718.06/8,314.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,132.67

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