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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,057.64, 12,087.36 and 7,230.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,057.64, 12,087.36 and 7,230.82 is: 10,847.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,057.64 : 12,087.36 = 7,230.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,057.64/12,087.36 = 7,230.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,057.64x = 12,087.36 × 7,230.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,057.64x = 87,401,524.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,401,524.44/8,057.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,847.04

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