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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,296.80, 12,445.20 and 6,093.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,296.80, 12,445.20 and 6,093.60 is: 9,140.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,296.80 : 12,445.20 = 6,093.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,296.80/12,445.20 = 6,093.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,296.80x = 12,445.20 × 6,093.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,296.80x = 75,836,070.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,836,070.72/8,296.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,140.40

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