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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,075.60, 11,145.52 and 6,961.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,075.60, 11,145.52 and 6,961.04 is: 9,607.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,075.60 : 11,145.52 = 6,961.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,075.60/11,145.52 = 6,961.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,075.60x = 11,145.52 × 6,961.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,075.60x = 77,584,410.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,584,410.54/8,075.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,607.26

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