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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,037.88, 12,002.11 and 7,092.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,037.88, 12,002.11 and 7,092.94 is: 10,591.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,037.88 : 12,002.11 = 7,092.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,037.88/12,002.11 = 7,092.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,037.88x = 12,002.11 × 7,092.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,037.88x = 85,130,246.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,130,246.10/8,037.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,591.13

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