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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,089.97, 12,049.56 and 7,730.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,089.97, 12,049.56 and 7,730.12 is: 11,513.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,089.97 : 12,049.56 = 7,730.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,089.97/12,049.56 = 7,730.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,089.97x = 12,049.56 × 7,730.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,089.97x = 93,144,484.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,144,484.50/8,089.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,513.58

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