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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,040.80, 12,062.80 and 6,751.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,040.80, 12,062.80 and 6,751.20 is: 10,128.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,040.80 : 12,062.80 = 6,751.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,040.80/12,062.80 = 6,751.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,040.80x = 12,062.80 × 6,751.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,040.80x = 81,438,375.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,438,375.36/8,040.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,128.14

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