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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,020.72, 11,070.60 and 6,421.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,020.72, 11,070.60 and 6,421.12 is: 8,862.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,020.72 : 11,070.60 = 6,421.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,020.72/11,070.60 = 6,421.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,020.72x = 11,070.60 × 6,421.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,020.72x = 71,085,651.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,085,651.07/8,020.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,862.75

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