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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,109.78, 12,101.16 and 7,060.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,109.78, 12,101.16 and 7,060.02 is: 10,534.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,109.78 : 12,101.16 = 7,060.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,109.78/12,101.16 = 7,060.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,109.78x = 12,101.16 × 7,060.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,109.78x = 85,434,431.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,434,431.62/8,109.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,534.74

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