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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,317.95, 12,411.47 and 8,036.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,317.95, 12,411.47 and 8,036.07 is: 11,990.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,317.95 : 12,411.47 = 8,036.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,317.95/12,411.47 = 8,036.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,317.95x = 12,411.47 × 8,036.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,317.95x = 99,739,441.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,739,441.72/8,317.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,990.87

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