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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,051.34, 12,068.14 and 6,070.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,051.34, 12,068.14 and 6,070.61 is: 9,099.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,051.34 : 12,068.14 = 6,070.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,051.34/12,068.14 = 6,070.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,051.34x = 12,068.14 × 6,070.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,051.34x = 73,261,026.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,261,026.78/8,051.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,099.24

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