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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,065.08, 12,073.05 and 6,490.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,065.08, 12,073.05 and 6,490.44 is: 9,715.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,065.08 : 12,073.05 = 6,490.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,065.08/12,073.05 = 6,490.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,065.08x = 12,073.05 × 6,490.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,065.08x = 78,359,406.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,359,406.64/8,065.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,715.89

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