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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,011.67, 12,009.00 and 4,726.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,011.67, 12,009.00 and 4,726.31 is: 7,084.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,011.67 : 12,009.00 = 4,726.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,011.67/12,009.00 = 4,726.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,011.67x = 12,009.00 × 4,726.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,011.67x = 56,758,233.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,758,233.16/8,011.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,084.44

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