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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,006.48, 12,027.06 and 6,776.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,006.48, 12,027.06 and 6,776.36 is: 10,179.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,006.48 : 12,027.06 = 6,776.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,006.48/12,027.06 = 6,776.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,006.48x = 12,027.06 × 6,776.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,006.48x = 81,499,688.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,499,688.30/8,006.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,179.22

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