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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,017.47, 11,067.20 and 7,176.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,017.47, 11,067.20 and 7,176.69 is: 9,906.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,017.47 : 11,067.20 = 7,176.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,017.47/11,067.20 = 7,176.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,017.47x = 11,067.20 × 7,176.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,017.47x = 79,425,863.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,425,863.57/8,017.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,906.60

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