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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,067.78, 12,087.54 and 4,947.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,067.78, 12,087.54 and 4,947.03 is: 7,411.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,067.78 : 12,087.54 = 4,947.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,067.78/12,087.54 = 4,947.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,067.78x = 12,087.54 × 4,947.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,067.78x = 59,797,423.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,797,423.01/8,067.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,411.88

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