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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,061.72, 12,061.29 and 7,067.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,061.72, 12,061.29 and 7,067.05 is: 10,573.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,061.72 : 12,061.29 = 7,067.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,061.72/12,061.29 = 7,067.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,061.72x = 12,061.29 × 7,067.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,061.72x = 85,237,682.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,237,682.84/8,061.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,573.14

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