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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,171.07, 12,251.97 and 7,474.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,171.07, 12,251.97 and 7,474.47 is: 11,207.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,171.07 : 12,251.97 = 7,474.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,171.07/12,251.97 = 7,474.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,171.07x = 12,251.97 × 7,474.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,171.07x = 91,576,982.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,576,982.21/8,171.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,207.47

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