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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,091.97, 12,052.54 and 7,732.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,091.97, 12,052.54 and 7,732.12 is: 11,516.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,091.97 : 12,052.54 = 7,732.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,091.97/12,052.54 = 7,732.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,091.97x = 12,052.54 × 7,732.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,091.97x = 93,191,685.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,191,685.58/8,091.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,516.56

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