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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,011.58, 12,077.37 and 7,476.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,011.58, 12,077.37 and 7,476.37 is: 11,270.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,011.58 : 12,077.37 = 7,476.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,011.58/12,077.37 = 7,476.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,011.58x = 12,077.37 × 7,476.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,011.58x = 90,294,856.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,294,856.55/8,011.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,270.55

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