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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,042.70, 12,096.45 and 7,200.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,042.70, 12,096.45 and 7,200.30 is: 10,829.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,042.70 : 12,096.45 = 7,200.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,042.70/12,096.45 = 7,200.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,042.70x = 12,096.45 × 7,200.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,042.70x = 87,098,068.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,098,068.94/8,042.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,829.46

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