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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,036.40, 12,040.02 and 7,861.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,036.40, 12,040.02 and 7,861.44 is: 11,777.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,036.40 : 12,040.02 = 7,861.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,036.40/12,040.02 = 7,861.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,036.40x = 12,040.02 × 7,861.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,036.40x = 94,651,894.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,651,894.83/8,036.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,777.90

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