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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,041.37, 12,103.95 and 7,277.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,041.37, 12,103.95 and 7,277.27 is: 10,953.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,041.37 : 12,103.95 = 7,277.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,041.37/12,103.95 = 7,277.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,041.37x = 12,103.95 × 7,277.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,041.37x = 88,083,651.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,083,651.70/8,041.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,953.82

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