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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,060.27, 12,079.36 and 6,084.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,060.27, 12,079.36 and 6,084.23 is: 9,118.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,060.27 : 12,079.36 = 6,084.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,060.27/12,079.36 = 6,084.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,060.27x = 12,079.36 × 6,084.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,060.27x = 73,493,604.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,493,604.49/8,060.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,118.01

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