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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,007.10, 12,010.72 and 5,251.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,007.10, 12,010.72 and 5,251.22 is: 7,876.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,007.10 : 12,010.72 = 5,251.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,007.10/12,010.72 = 5,251.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,007.10x = 12,010.72 × 5,251.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,007.10x = 63,070,933.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,070,933.08/8,007.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,876.88

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