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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,045.70, 12,079.35 and 5,129.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,045.70, 12,079.35 and 5,129.70 is: 7,701.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,045.70 : 12,079.35 = 5,129.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,045.70/12,079.35 = 5,129.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,045.70x = 12,079.35 × 5,129.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,045.70x = 61,963,441.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,963,441.70/8,045.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,701.44

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