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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,314.17, 11,451.24 and 7,195.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,314.17, 11,451.24 and 7,195.14 is: 9,909.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,314.17 : 11,451.24 = 7,195.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,314.17/11,451.24 = 7,195.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,314.17x = 11,451.24 × 7,195.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,314.17x = 82,393,274.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,393,274.97/8,314.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,909.98

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