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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,060.70, 12,069.18 and 4,157.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,060.70, 12,069.18 and 4,157.40 is: 6,224.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,060.70 : 12,069.18 = 4,157.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,060.70/12,069.18 = 4,157.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,060.70x = 12,069.18 × 4,157.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,060.70x = 50,176,408.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,176,408.93/8,060.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,224.82

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