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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,061.80, 12,092.70 and 4,605.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,061.80, 12,092.70 and 4,605.80 is: 6,908.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,061.80 : 12,092.70 = 4,605.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,061.80/12,092.70 = 4,605.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,061.80x = 12,092.70 × 4,605.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,061.80x = 55,696,557.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,696,557.66/8,061.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,908.70

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