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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,040.70, 12,061.05 and 7,117.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,040.70, 12,061.05 and 7,117.30 is: 10,675.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,040.70 : 12,061.05 = 7,117.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,040.70/12,061.05 = 7,117.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,040.70x = 12,061.05 × 7,117.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,040.70x = 85,842,111.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,842,111.17/8,040.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,675.95

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