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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,125.02, 12,201.03 and 5,066.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,125.02, 12,201.03 and 5,066.46 is: 7,608.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,125.02 : 12,201.03 = 5,066.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,125.02/12,201.03 = 5,066.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,125.02x = 12,201.03 × 5,066.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,125.02x = 61,816,030.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,816,030.45/8,125.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,608.11

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