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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,034.42, 12,058.84 and 6,726.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,034.42, 12,058.84 and 6,726.36 is: 10,095.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,034.42 : 12,058.84 = 6,726.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,034.42/12,058.84 = 6,726.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,034.42x = 12,058.84 × 6,726.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,034.42x = 81,112,099.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,112,099.02/8,034.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,095.58

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