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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,705.60, 13,058.52 and 6,261.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,705.60, 13,058.52 and 6,261.20 is: 9,391.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,705.60 : 13,058.52 = 6,261.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,705.60/13,058.52 = 6,261.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,705.60x = 13,058.52 × 6,261.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,705.60x = 81,762,005.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,762,005.42/8,705.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,391.89

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