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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,063.68, 12,037.20 and 7,486.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,063.68, 12,037.20 and 7,486.96 is: 11,176.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,063.68 : 12,037.20 = 7,486.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,063.68/12,037.20 = 7,486.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,063.68x = 12,037.20 × 7,486.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,063.68x = 90,122,034.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,122,034.91/8,063.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,176.29

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