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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,039.20, 12,069.60 and 5,123.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,039.20, 12,069.60 and 5,123.20 is: 7,691.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,039.20 : 12,069.60 = 5,123.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,039.20/12,069.60 = 5,123.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,039.20x = 12,069.60 × 5,123.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,039.20x = 61,834,974.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,834,974.72/8,039.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,691.68

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