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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,499.02, 12,811.49 and 7,047.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,499.02, 12,811.49 and 7,047.41 is: 10,623.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,499.02 : 12,811.49 = 7,047.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,499.02/12,811.49 = 7,047.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,499.02x = 12,811.49 × 7,047.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,499.02x = 90,287,822.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,287,822.74/8,499.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,623.32

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