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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,066.10, 12,099.15 and 5,292.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,066.10, 12,099.15 and 5,292.12 is: 7,938.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,066.10 : 12,099.15 = 5,292.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,066.10/12,099.15 = 5,292.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,066.10x = 12,099.15 × 5,292.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,066.10x = 64,030,153.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,030,153.70/8,066.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,938.18

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