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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,105.60, 12,148.80 and 6,051.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,105.60, 12,148.80 and 6,051.20 is: 9,069.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,105.60 : 12,148.80 = 6,051.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,105.60/12,148.80 = 6,051.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,105.60x = 12,148.80 × 6,051.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,105.60x = 73,514,818.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,514,818.56/8,105.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,069.63

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