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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,022.40, 12,033.60 and 7,050.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,022.40, 12,033.60 and 7,050.40 is: 10,575.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,022.40 : 12,033.60 = 7,050.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,022.40/12,033.60 = 7,050.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,022.40x = 12,033.60 × 7,050.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,022.40x = 84,841,693.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,841,693.44/8,022.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,575.60

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