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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,054.24, 12,099.78 and 6,947.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,054.24, 12,099.78 and 6,947.37 is: 10,436.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,054.24 : 12,099.78 = 6,947.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,054.24/12,099.78 = 6,947.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,054.24x = 12,099.78 × 6,947.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,054.24x = 84,061,648.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,061,648.58/8,054.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,436.95

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