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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,059.20, 12,074.40 and 7,137.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,059.20, 12,074.40 and 7,137.60 is: 10,693.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,059.20 : 12,074.40 = 7,137.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,059.20/12,074.40 = 7,137.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,059.20x = 12,074.40 × 7,137.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,059.20x = 86,182,237.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,182,237.44/8,059.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,693.65

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