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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,015.72, 11,064.78 and 7,174.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,015.72, 11,064.78 and 7,174.94 is: 9,904.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,015.72 : 11,064.78 = 7,174.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,015.72/11,064.78 = 7,174.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,015.72x = 11,064.78 × 7,174.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,015.72x = 79,389,088.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,389,088.23/8,015.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,904.18

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