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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,652.70, 15,979.05 and 8,060.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,652.70, 15,979.05 and 8,060.70 is: 12,091.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,652.70 : 15,979.05 = 8,060.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,652.70/15,979.05 = 8,060.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,652.70x = 15,979.05 × 8,060.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,652.70x = 128,802,328.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,802,328.34/10,652.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,091.05

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