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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,035.10, 12,031.68 and 6,466.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,035.10, 12,031.68 and 6,466.53 is: 9,682.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,035.10 : 12,031.68 = 6,466.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,035.10/12,031.68 = 6,466.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,035.10x = 12,031.68 × 6,466.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,035.10x = 77,803,219.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,803,219.67/8,035.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,682.92

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