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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,251.28, 12,350.16 and 6,059.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,251.28, 12,350.16 and 6,059.60 is: 9,069.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,251.28 : 12,350.16 = 6,059.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,251.28/12,350.16 = 6,059.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,251.28x = 12,350.16 × 6,059.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,251.28x = 74,837,029.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,837,029.54/8,251.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,069.75

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