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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,056.03, 12,073.68 and 6,496.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,056.03, 12,073.68 and 6,496.78 is: 9,736.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,056.03 : 12,073.68 = 6,496.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,056.03/12,073.68 = 6,496.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,056.03x = 12,073.68 × 6,496.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,056.03x = 78,440,042.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,440,042.75/8,056.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,736.81

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