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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,056.23, 12,017.43 and 7,922.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,056.23, 12,017.43 and 7,922.58 is: 11,818.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,056.23 : 12,017.43 = 7,922.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,056.23/12,017.43 = 7,922.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,056.23x = 12,017.43 × 7,922.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,056.23x = 95,209,050.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,209,050.57/8,056.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,818.07

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