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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,259.60, 12,367.80 and 6,056.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,259.60, 12,367.80 and 6,056.40 is: 9,068.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,259.60 : 12,367.80 = 6,056.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,259.60/12,367.80 = 6,056.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,259.60x = 12,367.80 × 6,056.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,259.60x = 74,904,343.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,904,343.92/8,259.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,068.76

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