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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,042.96, 12,067.18 and 7,266.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,042.96, 12,067.18 and 7,266.58 is: 10,902.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,042.96 : 12,067.18 = 7,266.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,042.96/12,067.18 = 7,266.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,042.96x = 12,067.18 × 7,266.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,042.96x = 87,687,080.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,687,080.51/8,042.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,902.34

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