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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,060.06, 12,078.84 and 4,354.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,060.06, 12,078.84 and 4,354.30 is: 6,525.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,060.06 : 12,078.84 = 4,354.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,060.06/12,078.84 = 4,354.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,060.06x = 12,078.84 × 4,354.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,060.06x = 52,594,893.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,594,893.01/8,060.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,525.37

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