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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,505.28, 12,766.88 and 6,044.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,505.28, 12,766.88 and 6,044.80 is: 9,073.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,505.28 : 12,766.88 = 6,044.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,505.28/12,766.88 = 6,044.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,505.28x = 12,766.88 × 6,044.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,505.28x = 77,173,236.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,173,236.22/8,505.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,073.57

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