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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,042.94, 12,066.84 and 6,649.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,042.94, 12,066.84 and 6,649.97 is: 9,976.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,042.94 : 12,066.84 = 6,649.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,042.94/12,066.84 = 6,649.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,042.94x = 12,066.84 × 6,649.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,042.94x = 80,244,063.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,244,063.66/8,042.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,976.96

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