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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,011.42, 12,008.62 and 4,726.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,011.42, 12,008.62 and 4,726.06 is: 7,084.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,011.42 : 12,008.62 = 4,726.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,011.42/12,008.62 = 4,726.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,011.42x = 12,008.62 × 4,726.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,011.42x = 56,753,458.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,753,458.64/8,011.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,084.07

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