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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,039.70, 12,045.38 and 7,041.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,039.70, 12,045.38 and 7,041.38 is: 10,549.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,039.70 : 12,045.38 = 7,041.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,039.70/12,045.38 = 7,041.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,039.70x = 12,045.38 × 7,041.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,039.70x = 84,816,002.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,816,002.39/8,039.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,549.65

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