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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,061.39, 12,060.50 and 7,126.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,061.39, 12,060.50 and 7,126.38 is: 10,661.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,061.39 : 12,060.50 = 7,126.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,061.39/12,060.50 = 7,126.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,061.39x = 12,060.50 × 7,126.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,061.39x = 85,947,670.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,947,670.36/8,061.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,661.64

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