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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,095.77, 12,169.62 and 7,517.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,095.77, 12,169.62 and 7,517.97 is: 11,301.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,095.77 : 12,169.62 = 7,517.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,095.77/12,169.62 = 7,517.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,095.77x = 12,169.62 × 7,517.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,095.77x = 91,490,838.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,490,838.07/8,095.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,301.07

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