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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,464.32, 12,699.12 and 6,003.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,464.32, 12,699.12 and 6,003.96 is: 9,007.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,464.32 : 12,699.12 = 6,003.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,464.32/12,699.12 = 6,003.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,464.32x = 12,699.12 × 6,003.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,464.32x = 76,245,008.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,245,008.52/8,464.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,007.81

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