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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,037.18, 12,001.02 and 7,092.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,037.18, 12,001.02 and 7,092.24 is: 10,590.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,037.18 : 12,001.02 = 7,092.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,037.18/12,001.02 = 7,092.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,037.18x = 12,001.02 × 7,092.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,037.18x = 85,114,114.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,114,114.08/8,037.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,590.05

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