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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,046.28, 12,014.38 and 7,207.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,046.28, 12,014.38 and 7,207.93 is: 10,762.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,046.28 : 12,014.38 = 7,207.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,046.28/12,014.38 = 7,207.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,046.28x = 12,014.38 × 7,207.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,046.28x = 86,598,773.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,598,773.99/8,046.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,762.59

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