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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,008.68, 12,013.02 and 5,969.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,008.68, 12,013.02 and 5,969.64 is: 8,954.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,008.68 : 12,013.02 = 5,969.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,008.68/12,013.02 = 5,969.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,008.68x = 12,013.02 × 5,969.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,008.68x = 71,713,404.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,713,404.71/8,008.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,954.46

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