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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,045.80, 12,068.70 and 7,268.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,045.80, 12,068.70 and 7,268.20 is: 10,902.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,045.80 : 12,068.70 = 7,268.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,045.80/12,068.70 = 7,268.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,045.80x = 12,068.70 × 7,268.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,045.80x = 87,717,725.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,717,725.34/8,045.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,902.30

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