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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,012.30, 12,021.18 and 4,061.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,012.30, 12,021.18 and 4,061.60 is: 6,093.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,012.30 : 12,021.18 = 4,061.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,012.30/12,021.18 = 4,061.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,012.30x = 12,021.18 × 4,061.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,012.30x = 48,825,224.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,825,224.69/8,012.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,093.78

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