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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,010.98, 12,018.63 and 7,239.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,010.98, 12,018.63 and 7,239.86 is: 10,861.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,010.98 : 12,018.63 = 7,239.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,010.98/12,018.63 = 7,239.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,010.98x = 12,018.63 × 7,239.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,010.98x = 87,013,198.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,013,198.59/8,010.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,861.74

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