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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,008.58, 12,020.24 and 4,062.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,008.58, 12,020.24 and 4,062.60 is: 6,097.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,008.58 : 12,020.24 = 4,062.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,008.58/12,020.24 = 4,062.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,008.58x = 12,020.24 × 4,062.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,008.58x = 48,833,437.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,833,437.18/8,008.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,097.64

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