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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,017.36, 11,067.04 and 7,176.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,017.36, 11,067.04 and 7,176.58 is: 9,906.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,017.36 : 11,067.04 = 7,176.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,017.36/11,067.04 = 7,176.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,017.36x = 11,067.04 × 7,176.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,017.36x = 79,423,479.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,423,479.23/8,017.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,906.44

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