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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,060.46, 12,078.39 and 6,301.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,060.46, 12,078.39 and 6,301.29 is: 9,442.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,060.46 : 12,078.39 = 6,301.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,060.46/12,078.39 = 6,301.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,060.46x = 12,078.39 × 6,301.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,060.46x = 76,109,489.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,109,489.32/8,060.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,442.32

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