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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,027.58, 12,101.52 and 7,492.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,027.58, 12,101.52 and 7,492.38 is: 11,294.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,027.58 : 12,101.52 = 7,492.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,027.58/12,101.52 = 7,492.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,027.58x = 12,101.52 × 7,492.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,027.58x = 90,669,186.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,669,186.42/8,027.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,294.71

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