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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,040.20, 12,071.10 and 5,124.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,040.20, 12,071.10 and 5,124.20 is: 7,693.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,040.20 : 12,071.10 = 5,124.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,040.20/12,071.10 = 5,124.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,040.20x = 12,071.10 × 5,124.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,040.20x = 61,854,730.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,854,730.62/8,040.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,693.18

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