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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,010.06, 12,004.14 and 5,083.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,010.06, 12,004.14 and 5,083.11 is: 7,617.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,010.06 : 12,004.14 = 5,083.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,010.06/12,004.14 = 5,083.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,010.06x = 12,004.14 × 5,083.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,010.06x = 61,018,364.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,018,364.08/8,010.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,617.72

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