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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,060.94, 12,086.37 and 3,379.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,060.94, 12,086.37 and 3,379.68 is: 5,067.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,060.94 : 12,086.37 = 3,379.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,060.94/12,086.37 = 3,379.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,060.94x = 12,086.37 × 3,379.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,060.94x = 40,848,062.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,848,062.96/8,060.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,067.41

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