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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,083.40, 12,152.10 and 7,014.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,083.40, 12,152.10 and 7,014.20 is: 10,544.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,083.40 : 12,152.10 = 7,014.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,083.40/12,152.10 = 7,014.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,083.40x = 12,152.10 × 7,014.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,083.40x = 85,237,259.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,237,259.82/8,083.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,544.73

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