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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,171.70, 12,257.55 and 7,685.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,171.70, 12,257.55 and 7,685.70 is: 11,528.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,171.70 : 12,257.55 = 7,685.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,171.70/12,257.55 = 7,685.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,171.70x = 12,257.55 × 7,685.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,171.70x = 94,207,852.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,207,852.04/8,171.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,528.55

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