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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,012.22, 12,005.37 and 6,552.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,012.22, 12,005.37 and 6,552.06 is: 9,817.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,012.22 : 12,005.37 = 6,552.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,012.22/12,005.37 = 6,552.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,012.22x = 12,005.37 × 6,552.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,012.22x = 78,659,904.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,659,904.56/8,012.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,817.49

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