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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,046.10, 12,069.15 and 5,281.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,046.10, 12,069.15 and 5,281.30 is: 7,921.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,046.10 : 12,069.15 = 5,281.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,046.10/12,069.15 = 5,281.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,046.10x = 12,069.15 × 5,281.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,046.10x = 63,740,801.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,740,801.90/8,046.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,921.95

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