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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,306.08, 12,464.96 and 7,512.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,306.08, 12,464.96 and 7,512.03 is: 11,273.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,306.08 : 12,464.96 = 7,512.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,306.08/12,464.96 = 7,512.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,306.08x = 12,464.96 × 7,512.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,306.08x = 93,637,115.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,637,115.91/8,306.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,273.33

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