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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,244.80, 12,367.20 and 6,041.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,244.80, 12,367.20 and 6,041.60 is: 9,062.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,244.80 : 12,367.20 = 6,041.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,244.80/12,367.20 = 6,041.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,244.80x = 12,367.20 × 6,041.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,244.80x = 74,717,675.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,717,675.52/8,244.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,062.40

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