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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,171.65, 12,232.72 and 7,391.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,171.65, 12,232.72 and 7,391.99 is: 11,065.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,171.65 : 12,232.72 = 7,391.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,171.65/12,232.72 = 7,391.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,171.65x = 12,232.72 × 7,391.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,171.65x = 90,424,183.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,424,183.73/8,171.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,065.60

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