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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,059.17, 12,086.93 and 3,060.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,059.17, 12,086.93 and 3,060.51 is: 4,590.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,059.17 : 12,086.93 = 3,060.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,059.17/12,086.93 = 3,060.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,059.17x = 12,086.93 × 3,060.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,059.17x = 36,992,162.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,992,162.48/8,059.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,590.07

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