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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,673.60, 12,981.60 and 6,081.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,673.60, 12,981.60 and 6,081.60 is: 9,102.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,673.60 : 12,981.60 = 6,081.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,673.60/12,981.60 = 6,081.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,673.60x = 12,981.60 × 6,081.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,673.60x = 78,948,898.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,948,898.56/8,673.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,102.21

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