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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,155.72, 11,170.56 and 7,676.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,155.72, 11,170.56 and 7,676.97 is: 10,514.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,155.72 : 11,170.56 = 7,676.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,155.72/11,170.56 = 7,676.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,155.72x = 11,170.56 × 7,676.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,155.72x = 85,756,054.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,756,054.00/8,155.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,514.84

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