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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,079.56, 12,060.14 and 7,146.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,079.56, 12,060.14 and 7,146.44 is: 10,667.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,079.56 : 12,060.14 = 7,146.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,079.56/12,060.14 = 7,146.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,079.56x = 12,060.14 × 7,146.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,079.56x = 86,187,066.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,187,066.90/8,079.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,667.30

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