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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,026.02, 12,057.75 and 7,072.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,026.02, 12,057.75 and 7,072.74 is: 10,625.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,026.02 : 12,057.75 = 7,072.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,026.02/12,057.75 = 7,072.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,026.02x = 12,057.75 × 7,072.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,026.02x = 85,281,330.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,281,330.74/8,026.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,625.61

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