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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,218.06, 12,327.09 and 4,060.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,218.06, 12,327.09 and 4,060.02 is: 6,090.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,218.06 : 12,327.09 = 4,060.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,218.06/12,327.09 = 4,060.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,218.06x = 12,327.09 × 4,060.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,218.06x = 50,048,262.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,048,262.94/8,218.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,090.04

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