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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,010.42, 12,007.12 and 4,725.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,010.42, 12,007.12 and 4,725.06 is: 7,082.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,010.42 : 12,007.12 = 4,725.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,010.42/12,007.12 = 4,725.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,010.42x = 12,007.12 × 4,725.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,010.42x = 56,734,362.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,734,362.43/8,010.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,082.57

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