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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,168.45, 11,244.02 and 7,118.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,168.45, 11,244.02 and 7,118.69 is: 9,799.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,168.45 : 11,244.02 = 7,118.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,168.45/11,244.02 = 7,118.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,168.45x = 11,244.02 × 7,118.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,168.45x = 80,042,600.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,042,600.92/8,168.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,799.00

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