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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,048.27, 12,006.87 and 6,740.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,048.27, 12,006.87 and 6,740.12 is: 10,055.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,048.27 : 12,006.87 = 6,740.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,048.27/12,006.87 = 6,740.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,048.27x = 12,006.87 × 6,740.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,048.27x = 80,927,684.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,927,684.59/8,048.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,055.30

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