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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,069.80, 12,104.70 and 5,612.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,069.80, 12,104.70 and 5,612.20 is: 8,418.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,069.80 : 12,104.70 = 5,612.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,069.80/12,104.70 = 5,612.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,069.80x = 12,104.70 × 5,612.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,069.80x = 67,933,997.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,933,997.34/8,069.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,418.30

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