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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,043.60, 12,068.14 and 5,078.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,043.60, 12,068.14 and 5,078.60 is: 7,619.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,043.60 : 12,068.14 = 5,078.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,043.60/12,068.14 = 5,078.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,043.60x = 12,068.14 × 5,078.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,043.60x = 61,289,255.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,289,255.80/8,043.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,619.63

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