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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,044.49, 12,067.65 and 7,217.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,044.49, 12,067.65 and 7,217.69 is: 10,827.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,044.49 : 12,067.65 = 7,217.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,044.49/12,067.65 = 7,217.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,044.49x = 12,067.65 × 7,217.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,044.49x = 87,100,556.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,100,556.73/8,044.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,827.36

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