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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,058.42, 12,082.70 and 7,370.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,058.42, 12,082.70 and 7,370.88 is: 11,051.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,058.42 : 12,082.70 = 7,370.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,058.42/12,082.70 = 7,370.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,058.42x = 12,082.70 × 7,370.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,058.42x = 89,060,131.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,060,131.78/8,058.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,051.81

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