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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,056.80, 12,085.20 and 5,140.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,056.80, 12,085.20 and 5,140.80 is: 7,711.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,056.80 : 12,085.20 = 5,140.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,056.80/12,085.20 = 5,140.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,056.80x = 12,085.20 × 5,140.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,056.80x = 62,127,596.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,127,596.16/8,056.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,711.20

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