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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,047.30, 12,042.15 and 7,356.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,047.30, 12,042.15 and 7,356.10 is: 11,007.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,047.30 : 12,042.15 = 7,356.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,047.30/12,042.15 = 7,356.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,047.30x = 12,042.15 × 7,356.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,047.30x = 88,583,259.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,583,259.62/8,047.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,007.82

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