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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,169.96, 11,246.94 and 7,381.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,169.96, 11,246.94 and 7,381.56 is: 10,161.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,169.96 : 11,246.94 = 7,381.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,169.96/11,246.94 = 7,381.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,169.96x = 11,246.94 × 7,381.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,169.96x = 83,019,962.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,019,962.43/8,169.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,161.61

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