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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,010.10, 12,015.22 and 5,254.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,010.10, 12,015.22 and 5,254.22 is: 7,881.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,010.10 : 12,015.22 = 5,254.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,010.10/12,015.22 = 5,254.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,010.10x = 12,015.22 × 5,254.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,010.10x = 63,130,609.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,130,609.23/8,010.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,881.38

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