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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,006.44, 12,013.98 and 6,058.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,006.44, 12,013.98 and 6,058.12 is: 9,090.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,006.44 : 12,013.98 = 6,058.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,006.44/12,013.98 = 6,058.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,006.44x = 12,013.98 × 6,058.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,006.44x = 72,782,132.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,782,132.52/8,006.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,090.45

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