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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,064.70, 12,097.05 and 5,299.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,064.70, 12,097.05 and 5,299.90 is: 7,949.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,064.70 : 12,097.05 = 5,299.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,064.70/12,097.05 = 5,299.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,064.70x = 12,097.05 × 5,299.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,064.70x = 64,113,155.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,113,155.30/8,064.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,949.85

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