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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,026.60, 12,033.42 and 7,378.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,026.60, 12,033.42 and 7,378.60 is: 11,061.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,026.60 : 12,033.42 = 7,378.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,026.60/12,033.42 = 7,378.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,026.60x = 12,033.42 × 7,378.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,026.60x = 88,789,792.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,789,792.81/8,026.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,061.94

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