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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,014.40, 12,007.20 and 6,545.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,014.40, 12,007.20 and 6,545.60 is: 9,806.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,014.40 : 12,007.20 = 6,545.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,014.40/12,007.20 = 6,545.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,014.40x = 12,007.20 × 6,545.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,014.40x = 78,594,328.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,594,328.32/8,014.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,806.64

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