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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,060.50, 12,093.45 and 7,284.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,060.50, 12,093.45 and 7,284.10 is: 10,928.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,060.50 : 12,093.45 = 7,284.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,060.50/12,093.45 = 7,284.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,060.50x = 12,093.45 × 7,284.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,060.50x = 88,089,899.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,089,899.15/8,060.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,928.59

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