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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,060.60, 12,091.98 and 2,514.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,060.60, 12,091.98 and 2,514.32 is: 3,771.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,060.60 : 12,091.98 = 2,514.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,060.60/12,091.98 = 2,514.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,060.60x = 12,091.98 × 2,514.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,060.60x = 30,403,107.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,403,107.15/8,060.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,771.82

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