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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,007.08, 12,070.67 and 7,471.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,007.08, 12,070.67 and 7,471.88 is: 11,263.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,007.08 : 12,070.67 = 7,471.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,007.08/12,070.67 = 7,471.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,007.08x = 12,070.67 × 7,471.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,007.08x = 90,190,556.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,190,556.09/8,007.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,263.86

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