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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,661.60, 13,002.12 and 6,069.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,661.60, 13,002.12 and 6,069.60 is: 9,111.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,661.60 : 13,002.12 = 6,069.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,661.60/13,002.12 = 6,069.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,661.60x = 13,002.12 × 6,069.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,661.60x = 78,917,667.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,917,667.55/8,661.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,111.21

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