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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,046.83, 12,062.04 and 7,337.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,046.83, 12,062.04 and 7,337.43 is: 10,998.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,046.83 : 12,062.04 = 7,337.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,046.83/12,062.04 = 7,337.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,046.83x = 12,062.04 × 7,337.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,046.83x = 88,504,313.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,504,313.85/8,046.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,998.66

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