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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,044.53, 12,011.78 and 7,206.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,044.53, 12,011.78 and 7,206.18 is: 10,759.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,044.53 : 12,011.78 = 7,206.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,044.53/12,011.78 = 7,206.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,044.53x = 12,011.78 × 7,206.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,044.53x = 86,559,012.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,559,012.77/8,044.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,759.98

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