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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,059.96, 12,092.36 and 6,667

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,059.96, 12,092.36 and 6,667 is: 10,002.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,059.96 : 12,092.36 = 6,667 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,059.96/12,092.36 = 6,667/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,059.96x = 12,092.36 × 6,667
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,059.96x = 80,619,764.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,619,764.12/8,059.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,002.50

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