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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,069.06, 12,112.07 and 7,150.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,069.06, 12,112.07 and 7,150.50 is: 10,733.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,069.06 : 12,112.07 = 7,150.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,069.06/12,112.07 = 7,150.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,069.06x = 12,112.07 × 7,150.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,069.06x = 86,607,356.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,607,356.54/8,069.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,733.26

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