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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,181.60, 12,244.44 and 5,060.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,181.60, 12,244.44 and 5,060.26 is: 7,573.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,181.60 : 12,244.44 = 5,060.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,181.60/12,244.44 = 5,060.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,181.60x = 12,244.44 × 5,060.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,181.60x = 61,960,049.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,960,049.95/8,181.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,573.10

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