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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,040.86, 12,103.20 and 7,276.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,040.86, 12,103.20 and 7,276.76 is: 10,953.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,040.86 : 12,103.20 = 7,276.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,040.86/12,103.20 = 7,276.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,040.86x = 12,103.20 × 7,276.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,040.86x = 88,072,081.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,072,081.63/8,040.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,953.07

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