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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,170.60, 12,245.10 and 7,241.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,170.60, 12,245.10 and 7,241.80 is: 10,853.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,170.60 : 12,245.10 = 7,241.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,170.60/12,245.10 = 7,241.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,170.60x = 12,245.10 × 7,241.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,170.60x = 88,676,565.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,676,565.18/8,170.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,853.13

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