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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,045.30, 12,043.65 and 7,073.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,045.30, 12,043.65 and 7,073.30 is: 10,588.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,045.30 : 12,043.65 = 7,073.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,045.30/12,043.65 = 7,073.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,045.30x = 12,043.65 × 7,073.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,045.30x = 85,188,349.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,188,349.55/8,045.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,588.59

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