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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,059.44, 12,048.12 and 7,224.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,059.44, 12,048.12 and 7,224.60 is: 10,800.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,059.44 : 12,048.12 = 7,224.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,059.44/12,048.12 = 7,224.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,059.44x = 12,048.12 × 7,224.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,059.44x = 87,042,847.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,042,847.75/8,059.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,800.11

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