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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,060.61, 11,112.69 and 6,047.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,060.61, 11,112.69 and 6,047.10 is: 8,336.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,060.61 : 11,112.69 = 6,047.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,060.61/11,112.69 = 6,047.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,060.61x = 11,112.69 × 6,047.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,060.61x = 67,199,547.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,199,547.70/8,060.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,336.78

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