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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,009.88, 12,018.24 and 7,364.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,009.88, 12,018.24 and 7,364.04 is: 11,049.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,009.88 : 12,018.24 = 7,364.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,009.88/12,018.24 = 7,364.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,009.88x = 12,018.24 × 7,364.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,009.88x = 88,502,800.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,502,800.09/8,009.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,049.20

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