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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,022.03, 12,040.33 and 7,992.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,022.03, 12,040.33 and 7,992.26 is: 11,995.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,022.03 : 12,040.33 = 7,992.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,022.03/12,040.33 = 7,992.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,022.03x = 12,040.33 × 7,992.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,022.03x = 96,229,447.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,229,447.85/8,022.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,995.65

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