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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,301.32, 12,434.70 and 6,078.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,301.32, 12,434.70 and 6,078.60 is: 9,105.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,301.32 : 12,434.70 = 6,078.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,301.32/12,434.70 = 6,078.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,301.32x = 12,434.70 × 6,078.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,301.32x = 75,585,567.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,585,567.42/8,301.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,105.25

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