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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,019.20, 12,082.27 and 7,240.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,019.20, 12,082.27 and 7,240.08 is: 10,908.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,019.20 : 12,082.27 = 7,240.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,019.20/12,082.27 = 7,240.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,019.20x = 12,082.27 × 7,240.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,019.20x = 87,476,601.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,476,601.38/8,019.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,908.40

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