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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,076.30, 12,114.45 and 7,104.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,076.30, 12,114.45 and 7,104.30 is: 10,656.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,076.30 : 12,114.45 = 7,104.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,076.30/12,114.45 = 7,104.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,076.30x = 12,114.45 × 7,104.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,076.30x = 86,064,687.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,064,687.14/8,076.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,656.45

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