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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,069.60, 12,104.40 and 4,570.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,069.60, 12,104.40 and 4,570.40 is: 6,855.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,069.60 : 12,104.40 = 4,570.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,069.60/12,104.40 = 4,570.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,069.60x = 12,104.40 × 4,570.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,069.60x = 55,321,949.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,321,949.76/8,069.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,855.60

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