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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,057.42, 12,081.20 and 7,369.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,057.42, 12,081.20 and 7,369.88 is: 11,050.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,057.42 : 12,081.20 = 7,369.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,057.42/12,081.20 = 7,369.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,057.42x = 12,081.20 × 7,369.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,057.42x = 89,036,994.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,036,994.26/8,057.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,050.31

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