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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,044.80, 12,052.80 and 6,806.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,044.80, 12,052.80 and 6,806.40 is: 10,197.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,044.80 : 12,052.80 = 6,806.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,044.80/12,052.80 = 6,806.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,044.80x = 12,052.80 × 6,806.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,044.80x = 82,036,177.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,036,177.92/8,044.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,197.42

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