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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,043.96, 12,041.99 and 7,199.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,043.96, 12,041.99 and 7,199.22 is: 10,777.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,043.96 : 12,041.99 = 7,199.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,043.96/12,041.99 = 7,199.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,043.96x = 12,041.99 × 7,199.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,043.96x = 86,692,893.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,692,893.04/8,043.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,777.40

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