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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,018.88, 12,072.89 and 6,947.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,018.88, 12,072.89 and 6,947.25 is: 10,459.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,018.88 : 12,072.89 = 6,947.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,018.88/12,072.89 = 6,947.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,018.88x = 12,072.89 × 6,947.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,018.88x = 83,873,350.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,873,350.32/8,018.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,459.48

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