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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,005.20, 12,067.85 and 7,469.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,005.20, 12,067.85 and 7,469.99 is: 11,261.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,005.20 : 12,067.85 = 7,469.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,005.20/12,067.85 = 7,469.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,005.20x = 12,067.85 × 7,469.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,005.20x = 90,146,711.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,146,711.64/8,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,261.02

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