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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,048.40, 12,072.60 and 7,414.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,048.40, 12,072.60 and 7,414.80 is: 11,122.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,048.40 : 12,072.60 = 7,414.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,048.40/12,072.60 = 7,414.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,048.40x = 12,072.60 × 7,414.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,048.40x = 89,515,914.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,515,914.48/8,048.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,122.20

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