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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,040.70, 12,079.59 and 7,708.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,040.70, 12,079.59 and 7,708.55 is: 11,580.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,040.70 : 12,079.59 = 7,708.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,040.70/12,079.59 = 7,708.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,040.70x = 12,079.59 × 7,708.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,040.70x = 93,116,153.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,116,153.69/8,040.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,580.61

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