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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,002.20, 12,016.80 and 6,684.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,002.20, 12,016.80 and 6,684.60 is: 10,038.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,002.20 : 12,016.80 = 6,684.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,002.20/12,016.80 = 6,684.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,002.20x = 12,016.80 × 6,684.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,002.20x = 80,327,501.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,327,501.28/8,002.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,038.18

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