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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,178.58, 11,212.87 and 8,030.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,178.58, 11,212.87 and 8,030.96 is: 11,010.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,178.58 : 11,212.87 = 8,030.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,178.58/11,212.87 = 8,030.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,178.58x = 11,212.87 × 8,030.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,178.58x = 90,050,034.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,050,034.31/8,178.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,010.48

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