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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,018.73, 11,068.92 and 7,177.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,018.73, 11,068.92 and 7,177.95 is: 9,908.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,018.73 : 11,068.92 = 7,177.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,018.73/11,068.92 = 7,177.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,018.73x = 11,068.92 × 7,177.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,018.73x = 79,452,154.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,452,154.31/8,018.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,908.32

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