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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,070.80, 12,106.20 and 5,140.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,070.80, 12,106.20 and 5,140.40 is: 7,710.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,070.80 : 12,106.20 = 5,140.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,070.80/12,106.20 = 5,140.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,070.80x = 12,106.20 × 5,140.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,070.80x = 62,230,710.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,230,710.48/8,070.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,710.60

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