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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,047.15, 12,011.54 and 7,483.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,047.15, 12,011.54 and 7,483.09 is: 11,169.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,047.15 : 12,011.54 = 7,483.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,047.15/12,011.54 = 7,483.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,047.15x = 12,011.54 × 7,483.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,047.15x = 89,883,434.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,883,434.86/8,047.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,169.60

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