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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,060.48, 12,505.68 and 6,408.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,060.48, 12,505.68 and 6,408.72 is: 8,845.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,060.48 : 12,505.68 = 6,408.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,060.48/12,505.68 = 6,408.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,060.48x = 12,505.68 × 6,408.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,060.48x = 80,145,401.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,145,401.53/9,060.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,845.60

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