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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,010.92, 12,007.87 and 4,725.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,010.92, 12,007.87 and 4,725.56 is: 7,083.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,010.92 : 12,007.87 = 4,725.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,010.92/12,007.87 = 4,725.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,010.92x = 12,007.87 × 4,725.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,010.92x = 56,743,910.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,743,910.16/8,010.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,083.32

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