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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,020.04, 12,056.94 and 6,569.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,020.04, 12,056.94 and 6,569.96 is: 9,876.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,020.04 : 12,056.94 = 6,569.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,020.04/12,056.94 = 6,569.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,020.04x = 12,056.94 × 6,569.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,020.04x = 79,213,613.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,213,613.52/8,020.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,876.96

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