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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,645.94, 12,949.46 and 6,060.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,645.94, 12,949.46 and 6,060.42 is: 9,077.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,645.94 : 12,949.46 = 6,060.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,645.94/12,949.46 = 6,060.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,645.94x = 12,949.46 × 6,060.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,645.94x = 78,479,166.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,479,166.37/8,645.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,077.00

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