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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,652.20, 15,978.30 and 8,060.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,652.20, 15,978.30 and 8,060.20 is: 12,090.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,652.20 : 15,978.30 = 8,060.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,652.20/15,978.30 = 8,060.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,652.20x = 15,978.30 × 8,060.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,652.20x = 128,788,293.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,788,293.66/10,652.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,090.30

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