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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,071.79, 12,028.41 and 7,807.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,071.79, 12,028.41 and 7,807.52 is: 11,634.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,071.79 : 12,028.41 = 7,807.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,071.79/12,028.41 = 7,807.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,071.79x = 12,028.41 × 7,807.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,071.79x = 93,912,081.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,912,081.71/8,071.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,634.61

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