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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,004.11, 12,006.21 and 5,248.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,004.11, 12,006.21 and 5,248.22 is: 7,872.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,004.11 : 12,006.21 = 5,248.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,004.11/12,006.21 = 5,248.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,004.11x = 12,006.21 × 5,248.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,004.11x = 63,011,171.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,011,171.42/8,004.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,872.36

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