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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,004.83, 12,067.28 and 7,469.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,004.83, 12,067.28 and 7,469.62 is: 11,260.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,004.83 : 12,067.28 = 7,469.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,004.83/12,067.28 = 7,469.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,004.83x = 12,067.28 × 7,469.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,004.83x = 90,137,956.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,137,956.53/8,004.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,260.45

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