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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,133.17, 11,231.96 and 7,007.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,133.17, 11,231.96 and 7,007.81 is: 9,677.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,133.17 : 11,231.96 = 7,007.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,133.17/11,231.96 = 7,007.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,133.17x = 11,231.96 × 7,007.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,133.17x = 78,711,350.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,711,350.41/8,133.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,677.83

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