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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,019.88, 12,074.39 and 6,948.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,019.88, 12,074.39 and 6,948.25 is: 10,460.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,019.88 : 12,074.39 = 6,948.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,019.88/12,074.39 = 6,948.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,019.88x = 12,074.39 × 6,948.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,019.88x = 83,895,880.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,895,880.32/8,019.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,460.99

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