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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,017.20, 12,033.90 and 7,098.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,017.20, 12,033.90 and 7,098.66 is: 10,655.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,017.20 : 12,033.90 = 7,098.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,017.20/12,033.90 = 7,098.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,017.20x = 12,033.90 × 7,098.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,017.20x = 85,424,564.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,424,564.57/8,017.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,655.16

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