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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,006.04, 12,011.22 and 7,234.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,006.04, 12,011.22 and 7,234.92 is: 10,854.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,006.04 : 12,011.22 = 7,234.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,006.04/12,011.22 = 7,234.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,006.04x = 12,011.22 × 7,234.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,006.04x = 86,900,215.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,900,215.80/8,006.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,854.33

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