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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,160.63, 12,179.28 and 7,373.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,160.63, 12,179.28 and 7,373.31 is: 11,004.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,160.63 : 12,179.28 = 7,373.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,160.63/12,179.28 = 7,373.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,160.63x = 12,179.28 × 7,373.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,160.63x = 89,801,607.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,801,607.02/8,160.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,004.25

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