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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,041.80, 12,062.70 and 7,619.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,041.80, 12,062.70 and 7,619.40 is: 11,429.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,041.80 : 12,062.70 = 7,619.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,041.80/12,062.70 = 7,619.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,041.80x = 12,062.70 × 7,619.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,041.80x = 91,910,536.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,910,536.38/8,041.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,429.10

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