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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,010.70, 12,016.05 and 4,074.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,010.70, 12,016.05 and 4,074.10 is: 6,111.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,010.70 : 12,016.05 = 4,074.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,010.70/12,016.05 = 4,074.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,010.70x = 12,016.05 × 4,074.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,010.70x = 48,954,589.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,954,589.31/8,010.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,111.15

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