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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,020.73, 11,071.68 and 7,179.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,020.73, 11,071.68 and 7,179.95 is: 9,911.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,020.73 : 11,071.68 = 7,179.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,020.73/11,071.68 = 7,179.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,020.73x = 11,071.68 × 7,179.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,020.73x = 79,494,108.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,494,108.82/8,020.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,911.08

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