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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,045.38, 12,072.39 and 7,673.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,045.38, 12,072.39 and 7,673.86 is: 11,514.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,045.38 : 12,072.39 = 7,673.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,045.38/12,072.39 = 7,673.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,045.38x = 12,072.39 × 7,673.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,045.38x = 92,641,830.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,641,830.73/8,045.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,514.91

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