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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,017.98, 11,067.90 and 7,177.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,017.98, 11,067.90 and 7,177.20 is: 9,907.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,017.98 : 11,067.90 = 7,177.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,017.98/11,067.90 = 7,177.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,017.98x = 11,067.90 × 7,177.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,017.98x = 79,436,531.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,436,531.88/8,017.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,907.30

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