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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,054.64, 12,062.52 and 7,996.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,054.64, 12,062.52 and 7,996.32 is: 11,975.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,054.64 : 12,062.52 = 7,996.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,054.64/12,062.52 = 7,996.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,054.64x = 12,062.52 × 7,996.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,054.64x = 96,455,769.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,455,769.93/8,054.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,975.18

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