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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,066.52, 12,040.16 and 7,035.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,066.52, 12,040.16 and 7,035.39 is: 10,501.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,066.52 : 12,040.16 = 7,035.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,066.52/12,040.16 = 7,035.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,066.52x = 12,040.16 × 7,035.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,066.52x = 84,707,186.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,707,186.09/8,066.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,501.08

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