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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,060.32, 12,066.72 and 7,861.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,060.32, 12,066.72 and 7,861.60 is: 11,769.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,060.32 : 12,066.72 = 7,861.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,060.32/12,066.72 = 7,861.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,060.32x = 12,066.72 × 7,861.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,060.32x = 94,863,725.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,863,725.95/8,060.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,769.23

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