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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,034.84, 12,031.30 and 6,466.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,034.84, 12,031.30 and 6,466.28 is: 9,682.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,034.84 : 12,031.30 = 6,466.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,034.84/12,031.30 = 6,466.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,034.84x = 12,031.30 × 6,466.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,034.84x = 77,797,754.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,797,754.56/8,034.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,682.55

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