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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,038.13, 12,002.48 and 7,093.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,038.13, 12,002.48 and 7,093.19 is: 10,591.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,038.13 : 12,002.48 = 7,093.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,038.13/12,002.48 = 7,093.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,038.13x = 12,002.48 × 7,093.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,038.13x = 85,135,888.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,135,888.84/8,038.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,591.50

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