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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,008.93, 11,057.53 and 7,168.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,008.93, 11,057.53 and 7,168.18 is: 9,896.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,008.93 : 11,057.53 = 7,168.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,008.93/11,057.53 = 7,168.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,008.93x = 11,057.53 × 7,168.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,008.93x = 79,262,354.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,262,354.00/8,008.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,896.74

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