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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,060.16, 12,086.58 and 2,866.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,060.16, 12,086.58 and 2,866.16 is: 4,297.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,060.16 : 12,086.58 = 2,866.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,060.16/12,086.58 = 2,866.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,060.16x = 12,086.58 × 2,866.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,060.16x = 34,642,072.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,642,072.13/8,060.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,297.94

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