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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,105.29, 12,072.70 and 7,726.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,105.29, 12,072.70 and 7,726.09 is: 11,507.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,105.29 : 12,072.70 = 7,726.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,105.29/12,072.70 = 7,726.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,105.29x = 12,072.70 × 7,726.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,105.29x = 93,274,766.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,274,766.74/8,105.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,507.89

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