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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,010.48, 12,006.31 and 7,087.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,010.48, 12,006.31 and 7,087.89 is: 10,623.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,010.48 : 12,006.31 = 7,087.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,010.48/12,006.31 = 7,087.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,010.48x = 12,006.31 × 7,087.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,010.48x = 85,099,404.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,099,404.59/8,010.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,623.51

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