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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,060.39, 12,095.38 and 4,362.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,060.39, 12,095.38 and 4,362.55 is: 6,546.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,060.39 : 12,095.38 = 4,362.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,060.39/12,095.38 = 4,362.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,060.39x = 12,095.38 × 4,362.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,060.39x = 52,766,700.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,766,700.02/8,060.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,546.42

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