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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,009.64, 12,020.33 and 6,468.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,009.64, 12,020.33 and 6,468.08 is: 9,706.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,009.64 : 12,020.33 = 6,468.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,009.64/12,020.33 = 6,468.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,009.64x = 12,020.33 × 6,468.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,009.64x = 77,748,412.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,748,412.13/8,009.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,706.85

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