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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,048.43, 12,072.63 and 6,566.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,048.43, 12,072.63 and 6,566.04 is: 9,849.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,048.43 : 12,072.63 = 6,566.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,048.43/12,072.63 = 6,566.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,048.43x = 12,072.63 × 6,566.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,048.43x = 79,269,371.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,269,371.49/8,048.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,849.05

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