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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,021.03, 12,033.56 and 6,475.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,021.03, 12,033.56 and 6,475.07 is: 9,714.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,021.03 : 12,033.56 = 6,475.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,021.03/12,033.56 = 6,475.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,021.03x = 12,033.56 × 6,475.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,021.03x = 77,918,189.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,918,189.62/8,021.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,714.24

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