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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,044.68, 12,101.58 and 6,904.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,044.68, 12,101.58 and 6,904.20 is: 10,385.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,044.68 : 12,101.58 = 6,904.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,044.68/12,101.58 = 6,904.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,044.68x = 12,101.58 × 6,904.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,044.68x = 83,551,728.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,551,728.64/8,044.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,385.96

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