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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,031.58, 12,017.30 and 7,609.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,031.58, 12,017.30 and 7,609.67 is: 11,386.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,031.58 : 12,017.30 = 7,609.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,031.58/12,017.30 = 7,609.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,031.58x = 12,017.30 × 7,609.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,031.58x = 91,447,687.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,447,687.29/8,031.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,386.01

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