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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,145.04, 12,222.96 and 7,047.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,145.04, 12,222.96 and 7,047.76 is: 10,576.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,145.04 : 12,222.96 = 7,047.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,145.04/12,222.96 = 7,047.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,145.04x = 12,222.96 × 7,047.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,145.04x = 86,144,488.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,144,488.57/8,145.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,576.31

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