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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,069.20, 12,078.20 and 7,813.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,069.20, 12,078.20 and 7,813.20 is: 11,695.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,069.20 : 12,078.20 = 7,813.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,069.20/12,078.20 = 7,813.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,069.20x = 12,078.20 × 7,813.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,069.20x = 94,369,392.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,369,392.24/8,069.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,695.01

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