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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,028.40, 12,042.60 and 6,813.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,028.40, 12,042.60 and 6,813.40 is: 10,220.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,028.40 : 12,042.60 = 6,813.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,028.40/12,042.60 = 6,813.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,028.40x = 12,042.60 × 6,813.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,028.40x = 82,051,050.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,051,050.84/8,028.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,220.10

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