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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,059, 12,023.06 and 7,623.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,059, 12,023.06 and 7,623.04 is: 11,372.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,059 : 12,023.06 = 7,623.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,059/12,023.06 = 7,623.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,059x = 12,023.06 × 7,623.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,059x = 91,652,267.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,652,267.30/8,059
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,372.66

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