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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,043.49, 12,066.15 and 7,216.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,043.49, 12,066.15 and 7,216.69 is: 10,825.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,043.49 : 12,066.15 = 7,216.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,043.49/12,066.15 = 7,216.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,043.49x = 12,066.15 × 7,216.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,043.49x = 87,077,664.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,077,664.04/8,043.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,825.86

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