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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,296.02, 12,419.73 and 7,181.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,296.02, 12,419.73 and 7,181.87 is: 10,751.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,296.02 : 12,419.73 = 7,181.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,296.02/12,419.73 = 7,181.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,296.02x = 12,419.73 × 7,181.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,296.02x = 89,196,824.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,196,824.20/8,296.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,751.76

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