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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,053.96, 12,083.36 and 6,661

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,053.96, 12,083.36 and 6,661 is: 9,993.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,053.96 : 12,083.36 = 6,661 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,053.96/12,083.36 = 6,661/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,053.96x = 12,083.36 × 6,661
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,053.96x = 80,487,260.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,487,260.96/8,053.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,993.50

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