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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,060.40, 12,114.90 and 6,991.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,060.40, 12,114.90 and 6,991.20 is: 10,507.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,060.40 : 12,114.90 = 6,991.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,060.40/12,114.90 = 6,991.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,060.40x = 12,114.90 × 6,991.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,060.40x = 84,697,688.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,697,688.88/8,060.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,507.88

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