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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,048.40, 12,072.60 and 6,104.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,048.40, 12,072.60 and 6,104.40 is: 9,156.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,048.40 : 12,072.60 = 6,104.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,048.40/12,072.60 = 6,104.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,048.40x = 12,072.60 × 6,104.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,048.40x = 73,695,979.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,695,979.44/8,048.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,156.60

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