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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,709.60, 13,064.40 and 6,085.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,709.60, 13,064.40 and 6,085.20 is: 9,127.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,709.60 : 13,064.40 = 6,085.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,709.60/13,064.40 = 6,085.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,709.60x = 13,064.40 × 6,085.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,709.60x = 79,499,486.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,499,486.88/8,709.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,127.80

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