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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,061.27, 12,087.32 and 4,110.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,061.27, 12,087.32 and 4,110.09 is: 6,162.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,061.27 : 12,087.32 = 4,110.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,061.27/12,087.32 = 4,110.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,061.27x = 12,087.32 × 4,110.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,061.27x = 49,679,952.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,679,952.51/8,061.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,162.79

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