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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,848.40, 13,256.12 and 6,035.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,848.40, 13,256.12 and 6,035.60 is: 9,042.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,848.40 : 13,256.12 = 6,035.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,848.40/13,256.12 = 6,035.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,848.40x = 13,256.12 × 6,035.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,848.40x = 80,008,637.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,008,637.87/8,848.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,042.16

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