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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,973.47, 12,013.41 and 7,223.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,973.47, 12,013.41 and 7,223.92 is: 10,884.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,973.47 : 12,013.41 = 7,223.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,973.47/12,013.41 = 7,223.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,973.47x = 12,013.41 × 7,223.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,973.47x = 86,783,816.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,783,816.58/7,973.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,884.07

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