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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,049.60, 12,074.40 and 6,782.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,049.60, 12,074.40 and 6,782.40 is: 10,173.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,049.60 : 12,074.40 = 6,782.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,049.60/12,074.40 = 6,782.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,049.60x = 12,074.40 × 6,782.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,049.60x = 81,893,410.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,893,410.56/8,049.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,173.60

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