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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,056.44, 12,087.09 and 6,663.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,056.44, 12,087.09 and 6,663.42 is: 9,997.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,056.44 : 12,087.09 = 6,663.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,056.44/12,087.09 = 6,663.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,056.44x = 12,087.09 × 6,663.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,056.44x = 80,541,357.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,541,357.25/8,056.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,997.14

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