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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,417.96, 11,610.90 and 7,150.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,417.96, 11,610.90 and 7,150.28 is: 9,862.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,417.96 : 11,610.90 = 7,150.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,417.96/11,610.90 = 7,150.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,417.96x = 11,610.90 × 7,150.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,417.96x = 83,021,186.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,021,186.05/8,417.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,862.39

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