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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,167.40, 12,218.70 and 7,083.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,167.40, 12,218.70 and 7,083.80 is: 10,597.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,167.40 : 12,218.70 = 7,083.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,167.40/12,218.70 = 7,083.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,167.40x = 12,218.70 × 7,083.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,167.40x = 86,554,827.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,554,827.06/8,167.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,597.60

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