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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,010.08, 12,018.72 and 5,087.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,010.08, 12,018.72 and 5,087.60 is: 7,633.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,010.08 : 12,018.72 = 5,087.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,010.08/12,018.72 = 5,087.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,010.08x = 12,018.72 × 5,087.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,010.08x = 61,146,439.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,146,439.87/8,010.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,633.69

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