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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,005.86, 12,034.62 and 7,423.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,005.86, 12,034.62 and 7,423.56 is: 11,159.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,005.86 : 12,034.62 = 7,423.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,005.86/12,034.62 = 7,423.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,005.86x = 12,034.62 × 7,423.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,005.86x = 89,339,723.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,339,723.65/8,005.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,159.29

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