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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,079.88, 12,073.79 and 6,065.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,079.88, 12,073.79 and 6,065.44 is: 9,063.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,079.88 : 12,073.79 = 6,065.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,079.88/12,073.79 = 6,065.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,079.88x = 12,073.79 × 6,065.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,079.88x = 73,232,848.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,232,848.82/8,079.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,063.61

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