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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,066.56, 12,074.88 and 6,885.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,066.56, 12,074.88 and 6,885.76 is: 10,307.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,066.56 : 12,074.88 = 6,885.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,066.56/12,074.88 = 6,885.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,066.56x = 12,074.88 × 6,885.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,066.56x = 83,144,725.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,144,725.71/8,066.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,307.33

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