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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,060.88, 12,084.30 and 6,498.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,060.88, 12,084.30 and 6,498.12 is: 9,741.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,060.88 : 12,084.30 = 6,498.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,060.88/12,084.30 = 6,498.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,060.88x = 12,084.30 × 6,498.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,060.88x = 78,525,231.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,525,231.52/8,060.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,741.52

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