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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,151.49, 11,220.51 and 7,101.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,151.49, 11,220.51 and 7,101.73 is: 9,775.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,151.49 : 11,220.51 = 7,101.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,151.49/11,220.51 = 7,101.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,151.49x = 11,220.51 × 7,101.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,151.49x = 79,685,032.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,685,032.48/8,151.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,775.52

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