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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,020.20, 12,015.90 and 7,098.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,020.20, 12,015.90 and 7,098.60 is: 10,635.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,020.20 : 12,015.90 = 7,098.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,020.20/12,015.90 = 7,098.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,020.20x = 12,015.90 × 7,098.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,020.20x = 85,296,067.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,296,067.74/8,020.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,635.15

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