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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,029.40, 12,044.10 and 6,085.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,029.40, 12,044.10 and 6,085.40 is: 9,128.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,029.40 : 12,044.10 = 6,085.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,029.40/12,044.10 = 6,085.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,029.40x = 12,044.10 × 6,085.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,029.40x = 73,293,166.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,293,166.14/8,029.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,128.10

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