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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,038.44, 12,060.09 and 6,645.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,038.44, 12,060.09 and 6,645.44 is: 9,970.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,038.44 : 12,060.09 = 6,645.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,038.44/12,060.09 = 6,645.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,038.44x = 12,060.09 × 6,645.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,038.44x = 80,144,634.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,144,634.64/8,038.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,970.17

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