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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,059.60, 12,089.40 and 4,560.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,059.60, 12,089.40 and 4,560.40 is: 6,840.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,059.60 : 12,089.40 = 4,560.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,059.60/12,089.40 = 4,560.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,059.60x = 12,089.40 × 4,560.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,059.60x = 55,132,499.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,132,499.76/8,059.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,840.60

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