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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,074.60, 12,111.90 and 7,005.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,074.60, 12,111.90 and 7,005.40 is: 10,508.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,074.60 : 12,111.90 = 7,005.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,074.60/12,111.90 = 7,005.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,074.60x = 12,111.90 × 7,005.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,074.60x = 84,848,704.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,848,704.26/8,074.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,508.10

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