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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,045.76, 11,112.48 and 7,112.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,045.76, 11,112.48 and 7,112.64 is: 9,823.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,045.76 : 11,112.48 = 7,112.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,045.76/11,112.48 = 7,112.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,045.76x = 11,112.48 × 7,112.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,045.76x = 79,039,069.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,039,069.75/8,045.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,823.69

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