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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,047.65, 12,012.29 and 7,483.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,047.65, 12,012.29 and 7,483.59 is: 11,170.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,047.65 : 12,012.29 = 7,483.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,047.65/12,012.29 = 7,483.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,047.65x = 12,012.29 × 7,483.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,047.65x = 89,895,015.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,895,015.90/8,047.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,170.34

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