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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,061.73, 12,112.94 and 7,733.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,061.73, 12,112.94 and 7,733.68 is: 11,620.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,061.73 : 12,112.94 = 7,733.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,061.73/12,112.94 = 7,733.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,061.73x = 12,112.94 × 7,733.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,061.73x = 93,677,601.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,677,601.82/8,061.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,620.04

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