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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,045.55, 12,044.03 and 7,073.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,045.55, 12,044.03 and 7,073.55 is: 10,588.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,045.55 : 12,044.03 = 7,073.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,045.55/12,044.03 = 7,073.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,045.55x = 12,044.03 × 7,073.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,045.55x = 85,194,013.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,194,013.04/8,045.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,588.96

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