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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,067.84, 12,112.08 and 5,159.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,067.84, 12,112.08 and 5,159.04 is: 7,745.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,067.84 : 12,112.08 = 5,159.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,067.84/12,112.08 = 5,159.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,067.84x = 12,112.08 × 5,159.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,067.84x = 62,486,705.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,486,705.20/8,067.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,745.16

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