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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,039.03, 12,029.38 and 6,792.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,039.03, 12,029.38 and 6,792.44 is: 10,164.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,039.03 : 12,029.38 = 6,792.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,039.03/12,029.38 = 6,792.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,039.03x = 12,029.38 × 6,792.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,039.03x = 81,708,764.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,708,764.76/8,039.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,164.01

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