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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,167.60, 12,251.40 and 7,087.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,167.60, 12,251.40 and 7,087.60 is: 10,631.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,167.60 : 12,251.40 = 7,087.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,167.60/12,251.40 = 7,087.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,167.60x = 12,251.40 × 7,087.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,167.60x = 86,833,022.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,833,022.64/8,167.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,631.40

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