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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,049.10, 12,073.65 and 6,396.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,049.10, 12,073.65 and 6,396.70 is: 9,595.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,049.10 : 12,073.65 = 6,396.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,049.10/12,073.65 = 6,396.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,049.10x = 12,073.65 × 6,396.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,049.10x = 77,231,516.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,231,516.96/8,049.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,595.05

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