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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,011.98, 12,019.14 and 4,726.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,011.98, 12,019.14 and 4,726.62 is: 7,090.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,011.98 : 12,019.14 = 4,726.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,011.98/12,019.14 = 4,726.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,011.98x = 12,019.14 × 4,726.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,011.98x = 56,809,907.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,809,907.51/8,011.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,090.62

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