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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,406.40, 12,609.60 and 6,073.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,406.40, 12,609.60 and 6,073.60 is: 9,110.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,406.40 : 12,609.60 = 6,073.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,406.40/12,609.60 = 6,073.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,406.40x = 12,609.60 × 6,073.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,406.40x = 76,585,666.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,585,666.56/8,406.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,110.40

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