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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,410.23, 11,606.73 and 6,020.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,410.23, 11,606.73 and 6,020.42 is: 8,308.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,410.23 : 11,606.73 = 6,020.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,410.23/11,606.73 = 6,020.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,410.23x = 11,606.73 × 6,020.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,410.23x = 69,877,331.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,877,331.39/8,410.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,308.61

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