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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,027.68, 12,101.56 and 7,492.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,027.68, 12,101.56 and 7,492.48 is: 11,294.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,027.68 : 12,101.56 = 7,492.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,027.68/12,101.56 = 7,492.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,027.68x = 12,101.56 × 7,492.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,027.68x = 90,670,696.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,670,696.27/8,027.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,294.76

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