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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,022.80, 12,019.80 and 6,870.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,022.80, 12,019.80 and 6,870.80 is: 10,293.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,022.80 : 12,019.80 = 6,870.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,022.80/12,019.80 = 6,870.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,022.80x = 12,019.80 × 6,870.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,022.80x = 82,585,641.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,585,641.84/8,022.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,293.87

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