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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,075.80, 12,113.70 and 7,103.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,075.80, 12,113.70 and 7,103.80 is: 10,655.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,075.80 : 12,113.70 = 7,103.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,075.80/12,113.70 = 7,103.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,075.80x = 12,113.70 × 7,103.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,075.80x = 86,053,302.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,053,302.06/8,075.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,655.70

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