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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,009.88, 12,037.50 and 4,724.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,009.88, 12,037.50 and 4,724.52 is: 7,100.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,009.88 : 12,037.50 = 4,724.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,009.88/12,037.50 = 4,724.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,009.88x = 12,037.50 × 4,724.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,009.88x = 56,871,409.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,871,409.50/8,009.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,100.16

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