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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,068.56, 12,111.32 and 7,150

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,068.56, 12,111.32 and 7,150 is: 10,732.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,068.56 : 12,111.32 = 7,150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,068.56/12,111.32 = 7,150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,068.56x = 12,111.32 × 7,150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,068.56x = 86,595,938
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,595,938/8,068.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,732.51

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