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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,042.03, 12,033.88 and 6,795.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,042.03, 12,033.88 and 6,795.44 is: 10,168.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,042.03 : 12,033.88 = 6,795.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,042.03/12,033.88 = 6,795.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,042.03x = 12,033.88 × 6,795.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,042.03x = 81,775,432.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,775,432.35/8,042.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,168.51

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