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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,014.40, 12,021.60 and 6,070.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,014.40, 12,021.60 and 6,070.40 is: 9,105.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,014.40 : 12,021.60 = 6,070.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,014.40/12,021.60 = 6,070.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,014.40x = 12,021.60 × 6,070.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,014.40x = 72,975,920.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,975,920.64/8,014.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,105.60

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