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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,006.59, 12,017.21 and 4,060.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,006.59, 12,017.21 and 4,060.57 is: 6,094.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,006.59 : 12,017.21 = 4,060.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,006.59/12,017.21 = 4,060.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,006.59x = 12,017.21 × 4,060.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,006.59x = 48,796,717.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,796,717.44/8,006.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,094.57

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