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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,095.48, 16,682.71 and 8,060.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,095.48, 16,682.71 and 8,060.46 is: 11,117.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,095.48 : 16,682.71 = 8,060.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,095.48/16,682.71 = 8,060.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,095.48x = 16,682.71 × 8,060.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,095.48x = 134,470,342.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,470,342.89/12,095.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,117.41

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