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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,390.52, 12,578.58 and 6,044.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,390.52, 12,578.58 and 6,044.76 is: 9,061.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,390.52 : 12,578.58 = 6,044.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,390.52/12,578.58 = 6,044.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,390.52x = 12,578.58 × 6,044.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,390.52x = 76,034,497.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,034,497.24/8,390.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,061.95

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