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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,058.96, 12,090.86 and 6,666

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,058.96, 12,090.86 and 6,666 is: 10,001.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,058.96 : 12,090.86 = 6,666 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,058.96/12,090.86 = 6,666/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,058.96x = 12,090.86 × 6,666
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,058.96x = 80,597,672.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,597,672.76/8,058.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,001.00

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