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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,043.90, 12,044.25 and 6,557.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,043.90, 12,044.25 and 6,557.06 is: 9,817.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,043.90 : 12,044.25 = 6,557.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,043.90/12,044.25 = 6,557.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,043.90x = 12,044.25 × 6,557.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,043.90x = 78,974,809.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,974,809.68/8,043.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,817.98

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