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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,060.31, 12,068.60 and 7,404.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,060.31, 12,068.60 and 7,404.21 is: 11,086.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,060.31 : 12,068.60 = 7,404.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,060.31/12,068.60 = 7,404.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,060.31x = 12,068.60 × 7,404.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,060.31x = 89,358,411.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,358,411.78/8,060.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,086.23

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