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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,040.70, 12,061.05 and 7,311.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,040.70, 12,061.05 and 7,311.70 is: 10,967.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,040.70 : 12,061.05 = 7,311.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,040.70/12,061.05 = 7,311.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,040.70x = 12,061.05 × 7,311.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,040.70x = 88,186,779.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,186,779.29/8,040.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,967.55

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