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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,401.02, 12,594.33 and 6,055.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,401.02, 12,594.33 and 6,055.26 is: 9,077.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,401.02 : 12,594.33 = 6,055.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,401.02/12,594.33 = 6,055.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,401.02x = 12,594.33 × 6,055.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,401.02x = 76,261,942.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,261,942.68/8,401.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,077.70

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