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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,011.70, 12,007.95 and 4,114.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,011.70, 12,007.95 and 4,114.10 is: 6,166.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,011.70 : 12,007.95 = 4,114.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,011.70/12,007.95 = 4,114.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,011.70x = 12,007.95 × 4,114.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,011.70x = 49,401,907.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,401,907.10/8,011.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,166.22

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