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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.84, 12,029.81 and 6,465.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.84, 12,029.81 and 6,465.28 is: 9,681.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.84 : 12,029.81 = 6,465.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.84/12,029.81 = 6,465.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.84x = 12,029.81 × 6,465.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.84x = 77,776,027.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,776,027.60/8,033.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,681.05

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