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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,013.17, 12,011.25 and 4,727.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,013.17, 12,011.25 and 4,727.81 is: 7,086.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,013.17 : 12,011.25 = 4,727.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,013.17/12,011.25 = 4,727.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,013.17x = 12,011.25 × 4,727.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,013.17x = 56,786,884.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,786,884.22/8,013.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,086.69

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