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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,511.40, 12,767.10 and 8,036.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,511.40, 12,767.10 and 8,036.20 is: 12,054.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,511.40 : 12,767.10 = 8,036.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,511.40/12,767.10 = 8,036.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,511.40x = 12,767.10 × 8,036.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,511.40x = 102,598,969.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,598,969.02/8,511.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,054.30

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