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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,314.67, 11,451.93 and 7,195.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,314.67, 11,451.93 and 7,195.64 is: 9,910.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,314.67 : 11,451.93 = 7,195.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,314.67/11,451.93 = 7,195.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,314.67x = 11,451.93 × 7,195.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,314.67x = 82,403,965.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,403,965.59/8,314.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,910.67

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