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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,022.60, 12,056.04 and 7,006.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,022.60, 12,056.04 and 7,006.92 is: 10,529.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,022.60 : 12,056.04 = 7,006.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,022.60/12,056.04 = 7,006.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,022.60x = 12,056.04 × 7,006.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,022.60x = 84,475,707.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,475,707.80/8,022.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,529.72

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