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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,032.40, 12,048.60 and 7,060.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,032.40, 12,048.60 and 7,060.40 is: 10,590.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,032.40 : 12,048.60 = 7,060.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,032.40/12,048.60 = 7,060.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,032.40x = 12,048.60 × 7,060.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,032.40x = 85,067,935.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,067,935.44/8,032.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,590.60

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