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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,060.28, 12,095.19 and 4,362.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,060.28, 12,095.19 and 4,362.42 is: 6,546.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,060.28 : 12,095.19 = 4,362.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,060.28/12,095.19 = 4,362.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,060.28x = 12,095.19 × 4,362.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,060.28x = 52,764,298.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,764,298.76/8,060.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,546.21

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