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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,049.71, 12,077.30 and 7,273.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,049.71, 12,077.30 and 7,273.33 is: 10,912.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,049.71 : 12,077.30 = 7,273.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,049.71/12,077.30 = 7,273.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,049.71x = 12,077.30 × 7,273.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,049.71x = 87,842,176.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,842,176.40/8,049.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,912.46

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