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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,008.33, 12,072.56 and 7,473.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,008.33, 12,072.56 and 7,473.12 is: 11,265.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,008.33 : 12,072.56 = 7,473.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,008.33/12,072.56 = 7,473.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,008.33x = 12,072.56 × 7,473.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,008.33x = 90,219,689.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,219,689.59/8,008.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,265.73

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