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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,030.72, 12,046.72 and 7,929.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,030.72, 12,046.72 and 7,929.60 is: 11,895.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,030.72 : 12,046.72 = 7,929.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,030.72/12,046.72 = 7,929.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,030.72x = 12,046.72 × 7,929.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,030.72x = 95,525,670.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,525,670.91/8,030.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,895.03

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