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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,068.29, 12,104.72 and 7,297.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,068.29, 12,104.72 and 7,297.17 is: 10,947.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,068.29 : 12,104.72 = 7,297.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,068.29/12,104.72 = 7,297.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,068.29x = 12,104.72 × 7,297.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,068.29x = 88,330,163.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,330,163.16/8,068.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,947.82

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