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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,060.70, 12,091.05 and 7,254.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,060.70, 12,091.05 and 7,254.30 is: 10,881.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,060.70 : 12,091.05 = 7,254.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,060.70/12,091.05 = 7,254.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,060.70x = 12,091.05 × 7,254.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,060.70x = 87,712,104.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,712,104.02/8,060.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,881.45

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