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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,060.68, 12,032.73 and 7,483.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,060.68, 12,032.73 and 7,483.96 is: 11,171.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,060.68 : 12,032.73 = 7,483.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,060.68/12,032.73 = 7,483.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,060.68x = 12,032.73 × 7,483.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,060.68x = 90,052,470.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,052,470.01/8,060.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,171.82

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