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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,048.70, 12,073.05 and 6,590.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,048.70, 12,073.05 and 6,590.70 is: 9,886.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,048.70 : 12,073.05 = 6,590.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,048.70/12,073.05 = 6,590.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,048.70x = 12,073.05 × 6,590.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,048.70x = 79,569,850.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,569,850.64/8,048.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,886.05

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