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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,001.82, 12,002.73 and 6,630.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,001.82, 12,002.73 and 6,630.94 is: 9,946.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,001.82 : 12,002.73 = 6,630.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,001.82/12,002.73 = 6,630.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,001.82x = 12,002.73 × 6,630.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,001.82x = 79,589,382.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,589,382.47/8,001.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,946.41

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