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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,414.74, 12,633.27 and 7,190.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,414.74, 12,633.27 and 7,190.02 is: 10,794.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,414.74 : 12,633.27 = 7,190.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,414.74/12,633.27 = 7,190.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,414.74x = 12,633.27 × 7,190.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,414.74x = 90,833,463.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,833,463.97/8,414.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,794.57

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