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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,085.79, 12,128.68 and 6,445.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,085.79, 12,128.68 and 6,445.54 is: 9,668.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,085.79 : 12,128.68 = 6,445.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,085.79/12,128.68 = 6,445.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,085.79x = 12,128.68 × 6,445.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,085.79x = 78,175,892.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,175,892.09/8,085.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,668.31

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