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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,025.89, 12,038.96 and 7,592.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,025.89, 12,038.96 and 7,592.13 is: 11,388.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,025.89 : 12,038.96 = 7,592.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,025.89/12,038.96 = 7,592.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,025.89x = 12,038.96 × 7,592.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,025.89x = 91,401,368.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,401,368.37/8,025.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,388.32

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