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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,111.41, 12,143.54 and 7,267.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,111.41, 12,143.54 and 7,267.28 is: 10,879.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,111.41 : 12,143.54 = 7,267.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,111.41/12,143.54 = 7,267.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,111.41x = 12,143.54 × 7,267.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,111.41x = 88,250,462.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,250,462.82/8,111.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,879.80

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