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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,085.69, 12,107.40 and 7,593

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,085.69, 12,107.40 and 7,593 is: 11,369.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,085.69 : 12,107.40 = 7,593 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,085.69/12,107.40 = 7,593/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,085.69x = 12,107.40 × 7,593
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,085.69x = 91,931,488.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,931,488.20/8,085.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,369.65

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