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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,073.72, 12,099.96 and 7,547.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,073.72, 12,099.96 and 7,547.58 is: 11,311.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,073.72 : 12,099.96 = 7,547.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,073.72/12,099.96 = 7,547.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,073.72x = 12,099.96 × 7,547.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,073.72x = 91,325,416.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,325,416.10/8,073.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,311.44

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