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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,168.72, 11,273.92 and 7,946.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,168.72, 11,273.92 and 7,946.34 is: 10,967.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,168.72 : 11,273.92 = 7,946.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,168.72/11,273.92 = 7,946.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,168.72x = 11,273.92 × 7,946.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,168.72x = 89,586,401.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,586,401.45/8,168.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,967.01

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