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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,081.92, 12,127.74 and 8,016.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,081.92, 12,127.74 and 8,016.04 is: 12,028.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,081.92 : 12,127.74 = 8,016.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,081.92/12,127.74 = 8,016.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,081.92x = 12,127.74 × 8,016.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,081.92x = 97,216,448.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,216,448.95/8,081.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,028.88

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