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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,009.93, 11,058.91 and 7,169.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,009.93, 11,058.91 and 7,169.18 is: 9,898.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,009.93 : 11,058.91 = 7,169.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,009.93/11,058.91 = 7,169.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,009.93x = 11,058.91 × 7,169.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,009.93x = 79,283,316.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,283,316.39/8,009.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,898.13

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