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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,020.89, 12,058.23 and 6,471.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,020.89, 12,058.23 and 6,471.75 is: 9,729.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,020.89 : 12,058.23 = 6,471.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,020.89/12,058.23 = 6,471.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,020.89x = 12,058.23 × 6,471.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,020.89x = 78,037,850.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,037,850.00/8,020.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,729.33

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