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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,062.35, 11,995.97 and 7,861.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,062.35, 11,995.97 and 7,861.47 is: 11,697.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,062.35 : 11,995.97 = 7,861.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,062.35/11,995.97 = 7,861.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,062.35x = 11,995.97 × 7,861.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,062.35x = 94,305,958.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,305,958.28/8,062.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,697.08

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