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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,320.02, 12,406.98 and 7,066.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,320.02, 12,406.98 and 7,066.14 is: 10,537.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,320.02 : 12,406.98 = 7,066.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,320.02/12,406.98 = 7,066.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,320.02x = 12,406.98 × 7,066.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,320.02x = 87,669,457.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,669,457.66/8,320.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,537.17

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