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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,024.03, 12,038.07 and 6,478.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,024.03, 12,038.07 and 6,478.08 is: 9,718.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,024.03 : 12,038.07 = 6,478.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,024.03/12,038.07 = 6,478.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,024.03x = 12,038.07 × 6,478.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,024.03x = 77,983,580.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,983,580.51/8,024.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,718.76

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