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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,049.46, 12,076.93 and 7,273.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,049.46, 12,076.93 and 7,273.08 is: 10,912.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,049.46 : 12,076.93 = 7,273.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,049.46/12,076.93 = 7,273.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,049.46x = 12,076.93 × 7,273.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,049.46x = 87,836,478.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,836,478.04/8,049.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,912.10

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