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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,255.60, 12,383.40 and 6,068.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,255.60, 12,383.40 and 6,068.60 is: 9,102.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,255.60 : 12,383.40 = 6,068.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,255.60/12,383.40 = 6,068.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,255.60x = 12,383.40 × 6,068.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,255.60x = 75,149,901.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,149,901.24/8,255.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,102.90

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