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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,055.03, 12,072.18 and 6,495.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,055.03, 12,072.18 and 6,495.78 is: 9,735.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,055.03 : 12,072.18 = 6,495.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,055.03/12,072.18 = 6,495.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,055.03x = 12,072.18 × 6,495.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,055.03x = 78,418,225.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,418,225.40/8,055.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,735.31

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