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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,027.60, 12,041.40 and 6,568.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,027.60, 12,041.40 and 6,568.40 is: 9,852.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,027.60 : 12,041.40 = 6,568.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,027.60/12,041.40 = 6,568.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,027.60x = 12,041.40 × 6,568.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,027.60x = 79,092,731.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,092,731.76/8,027.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,852.60

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