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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,006.40, 12,007.44 and 5,425.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,006.40, 12,007.44 and 5,425.20 is: 8,136.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,006.40 : 12,007.44 = 5,425.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,006.40/12,007.44 = 5,425.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,006.40x = 12,007.44 × 5,425.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,006.40x = 65,142,763.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,142,763.49/8,006.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,136.34

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