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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,187.40, 12,281.10 and 7,393.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,187.40, 12,281.10 and 7,393.80 is: 11,090.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,187.40 : 12,281.10 = 7,393.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,187.40/12,281.10 = 7,393.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,187.40x = 12,281.10 × 7,393.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,187.40x = 90,803,997.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,803,997.18/8,187.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,090.70

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