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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,449.60, 12,688.80 and 6,001.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,449.60, 12,688.80 and 6,001.60 is: 9,012.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,449.60 : 12,688.80 = 6,001.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,449.60/12,688.80 = 6,001.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,449.60x = 12,688.80 × 6,001.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,449.60x = 76,153,102.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,153,102.08/8,449.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,012.63

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