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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,060, 16,642.85 and 7,868.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,060, 16,642.85 and 7,868.25 is: 10,858.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,060 : 16,642.85 = 7,868.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,060/16,642.85 = 7,868.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,060x = 16,642.85 × 7,868.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,060x = 130,950,065.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,950,065.17/12,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,858.21

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