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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,073.30, 12,085.65 and 7,101.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,073.30, 12,085.65 and 7,101.30 is: 10,630.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,073.30 : 12,085.65 = 7,101.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,073.30/12,085.65 = 7,101.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,073.30x = 12,085.65 × 7,101.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,073.30x = 85,823,826.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,823,826.35/8,073.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,630.58

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