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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,007.20, 12,015.02 and 5,682.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,007.20, 12,015.02 and 5,682.22 is: 8,526.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,007.20 : 12,015.02 = 5,682.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,007.20/12,015.02 = 5,682.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,007.20x = 12,015.02 × 5,682.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,007.20x = 68,271,986.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,271,986.94/8,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,526.32

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