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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,046.03, 12,014.00 and 7,207.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,046.03, 12,014.00 and 7,207.68 is: 10,762.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,046.03 : 12,014.00 = 7,207.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,046.03/12,014.00 = 7,207.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,046.03x = 12,014.00 × 7,207.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,046.03x = 86,593,085.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,593,085.54/8,046.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,762.21

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