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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,066.58, 12,030.92 and 7,085.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,066.58, 12,030.92 and 7,085.87 is: 10,568.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,066.58 : 12,030.92 = 7,085.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,066.58/12,030.92 = 7,085.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,066.58x = 12,030.92 × 7,085.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,066.58x = 85,249,439.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,249,439.52/8,066.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,568.23

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