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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,008.83, 12,073.31 and 7,473.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,008.83, 12,073.31 and 7,473.62 is: 11,266.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,008.83 : 12,073.31 = 7,473.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,008.83/12,073.31 = 7,473.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,008.83x = 12,073.31 × 7,473.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,008.83x = 90,231,331.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,231,331.08/8,008.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,266.48

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