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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,062.74, 12,037.67 and 7,568.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,062.74, 12,037.67 and 7,568.34 is: 11,299.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,062.74 : 12,037.67 = 7,568.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,062.74/12,037.67 = 7,568.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,062.74x = 12,037.67 × 7,568.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,062.74x = 91,105,141.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,105,141.53/8,062.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,299.53

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