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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,010.40, 11,998.32 and 6,455.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,010.40, 11,998.32 and 6,455.20 is: 9,668.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,010.40 : 11,998.32 = 6,455.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,010.40/11,998.32 = 6,455.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,010.40x = 11,998.32 × 6,455.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,010.40x = 77,451,555.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,451,555.26/8,010.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,668.87

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