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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,047.44, 12,073.13 and 6,501.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,047.44, 12,073.13 and 6,501.45 is: 9,753.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,047.44 : 12,073.13 = 6,501.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,047.44/12,073.13 = 6,501.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,047.44x = 12,073.13 × 6,501.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,047.44x = 78,492,851.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,492,851.04/8,047.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,753.77

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