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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,168.85, 12,225.92 and 7,181.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,168.85, 12,225.92 and 7,181.06 is: 10,747.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,168.85 : 12,225.92 = 7,181.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,168.85/12,225.92 = 7,181.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,168.85x = 12,225.92 × 7,181.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,168.85x = 87,794,968.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,794,968.04/8,168.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,747.53

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