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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,072.60, 12,108.90 and 7,003.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,072.60, 12,108.90 and 7,003.40 is: 10,505.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,072.60 : 12,108.90 = 7,003.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,072.60/12,108.90 = 7,003.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,072.60x = 12,108.90 × 7,003.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,072.60x = 84,803,470.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,803,470.26/8,072.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,505.10

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