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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,043.84, 12,019.82 and 6,029.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,043.84, 12,019.82 and 6,029.37 is: 9,009.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,043.84 : 12,019.82 = 6,029.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,043.84/12,019.82 = 6,029.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,043.84x = 12,019.82 × 6,029.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,043.84x = 72,471,911.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,471,911.97/8,043.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,009.62

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