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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,142.12, 12,197.79 and 7,034.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,142.12, 12,197.79 and 7,034.04 is: 10,537.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,142.12 : 12,197.79 = 7,034.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,142.12/12,197.79 = 7,034.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,142.12x = 12,197.79 × 7,034.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,142.12x = 85,799,742.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,799,742.77/8,142.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,537.76

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