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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,057.97, 12,066.18 and 6,895.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,057.97, 12,066.18 and 6,895.41 is: 10,325.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,057.97 : 12,066.18 = 6,895.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,057.97/12,066.18 = 6,895.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,057.97x = 12,066.18 × 6,895.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,057.97x = 83,201,258.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,201,258.23/8,057.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,325.34

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