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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,060.79, 12,070.51 and 4,776.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,060.79, 12,070.51 and 4,776.24 is: 7,152.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,060.79 : 12,070.51 = 4,776.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,060.79/12,070.51 = 4,776.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,060.79x = 12,070.51 × 4,776.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,060.79x = 57,651,652.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,651,652.68/8,060.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,152.11

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