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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,567.08, 12,815.09 and 8,042.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,567.08, 12,815.09 and 8,042.20 is: 12,029.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,567.08 : 12,815.09 = 8,042.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,567.08/12,815.09 = 8,042.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,567.08x = 12,815.09 × 8,042.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,567.08x = 103,061,524.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,061,524.17/8,567.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,029.94

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