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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,129.55, 12,170.56 and 7,351.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,129.55, 12,170.56 and 7,351.34 is: 11,005.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,129.55 : 12,170.56 = 7,351.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,129.55/12,170.56 = 7,351.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,129.55x = 12,170.56 × 7,351.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,129.55x = 89,469,924.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,469,924.55/8,129.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,005.52

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