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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,149.66, 11,203.29 and 7,011.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,149.66, 11,203.29 and 7,011.18 is: 9,638.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,149.66 : 11,203.29 = 7,011.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,149.66/11,203.29 = 7,011.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,149.66x = 11,203.29 × 7,011.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,149.66x = 78,548,282.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,548,282.78/8,149.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,638.23

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