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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,060.40, 12,096.60 and 4,162.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,060.40, 12,096.60 and 4,162.80 is: 6,247.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,060.40 : 12,096.60 = 4,162.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,060.40/12,096.60 = 4,162.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,060.40x = 12,096.60 × 4,162.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,060.40x = 50,355,726.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,355,726.48/8,060.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,247.30

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