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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,314.89, 11,475.98 and 7,941.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,314.89, 11,475.98 and 7,941.21 is: 10,960.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,314.89 : 11,475.98 = 7,941.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,314.89/11,475.98 = 7,941.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,314.89x = 11,475.98 × 7,941.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,314.89x = 91,133,127.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,133,127.43/8,314.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,960.23

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