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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,096.40, 12,171.60 and 7,027.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,096.40, 12,171.60 and 7,027.20 is: 10,564.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,096.40 : 12,171.60 = 7,027.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,096.40/12,171.60 = 7,027.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,096.40x = 12,171.60 × 7,027.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,096.40x = 85,532,267.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,532,267.52/8,096.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,564.23

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