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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,060.68, 12,089.18 and 3,062.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,060.68, 12,089.18 and 3,062.01 is: 4,592.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,060.68 : 12,089.18 = 3,062.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,060.68/12,089.18 = 3,062.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,060.68x = 12,089.18 × 3,062.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,060.68x = 37,017,174.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,017,174.74/8,060.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,592.32

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