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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,019.84, 12,037.86 and 7,436.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,019.84, 12,037.86 and 7,436.64 is: 11,162.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,019.84 : 12,037.86 = 7,436.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,019.84/12,037.86 = 7,436.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,019.84x = 12,037.86 × 7,436.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,019.84x = 89,521,231.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,521,231.19/8,019.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,162.47

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