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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,169.60, 12,241.80 and 6,079.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,169.60, 12,241.80 and 6,079.80 is: 9,110.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,169.60 : 12,241.80 = 6,079.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,169.60/12,241.80 = 6,079.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,169.60x = 12,241.80 × 6,079.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,169.60x = 74,427,695.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,427,695.64/8,169.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,110.32

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