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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,050.56, 12,065.04 and 7,814.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,050.56, 12,065.04 and 7,814.04 is: 11,710.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,050.56 : 12,065.04 = 7,814.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,050.56/12,065.04 = 7,814.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,050.56x = 12,065.04 × 7,814.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,050.56x = 94,276,705.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,276,705.16/8,050.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,710.58

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