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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,060.96, 12,093.86 and 6,668

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,060.96, 12,093.86 and 6,668 is: 10,004.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,060.96 : 12,093.86 = 6,668 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,060.96/12,093.86 = 6,668/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,060.96x = 12,093.86 × 6,668
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,060.96x = 80,641,858.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,641,858.48/8,060.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,004.00

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