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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,081.40, 12,149.10 and 7,012.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,081.40, 12,149.10 and 7,012.20 is: 10,541.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,081.40 : 12,149.10 = 7,012.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,081.40/12,149.10 = 7,012.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,081.40x = 12,149.10 × 7,012.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,081.40x = 85,191,919.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,191,919.02/8,081.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,541.73

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