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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,068.40, 12,102.60 and 6,853.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,068.40, 12,102.60 and 6,853.40 is: 10,280.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,068.40 : 12,102.60 = 6,853.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,068.40/12,102.60 = 6,853.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,068.40x = 12,102.60 × 6,853.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,068.40x = 82,943,958.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,943,958.84/8,068.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,280.10

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