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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,009.52, 12,017.06 and 7,096.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,009.52, 12,017.06 and 7,096.46 is: 10,647.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,009.52 : 12,017.06 = 7,096.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,009.52/12,017.06 = 7,096.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,009.52x = 12,017.06 × 7,096.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,009.52x = 85,278,585.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,278,585.61/8,009.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,647.15

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