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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,007.33, 12,071.05 and 7,472.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,007.33, 12,071.05 and 7,472.12 is: 11,264.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,007.33 : 12,071.05 = 7,472.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,007.33/12,071.05 = 7,472.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,007.33x = 12,071.05 × 7,472.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,007.33x = 90,196,334.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,196,334.13/8,007.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,264.23

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