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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,029.60, 12,048.24 and 6,301.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,029.60, 12,048.24 and 6,301.60 is: 9,455.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,029.60 : 12,048.24 = 6,301.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,029.60/12,048.24 = 6,301.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,029.60x = 12,048.24 × 6,301.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,029.60x = 75,923,189.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,923,189.18/8,029.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,455.41

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