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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,009.39, 11,058.14 and 7,168.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,009.39, 11,058.14 and 7,168.62 is: 9,897.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,009.39 : 11,058.14 = 7,168.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,009.39/11,058.14 = 7,168.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,009.39x = 11,058.14 × 7,168.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,009.39x = 79,271,567.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,271,567.72/8,009.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,897.34

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