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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,050.70, 12,076.05 and 7,244.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,050.70, 12,076.05 and 7,244.30 is: 10,866.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,050.70 : 12,076.05 = 7,244.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,050.70/12,076.05 = 7,244.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,050.70x = 12,076.05 × 7,244.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,050.70x = 87,482,529.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,482,529.02/8,050.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,866.45

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