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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,051.67, 12,019.32 and 7,474.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,051.67, 12,019.32 and 7,474.95 is: 11,158.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,051.67 : 12,019.32 = 7,474.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,051.67/12,019.32 = 7,474.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,051.67x = 12,019.32 × 7,474.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,051.67x = 89,843,816.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,843,816.03/8,051.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,158.41

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