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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,010.20, 12,008.10 and 5,238.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,010.20, 12,008.10 and 5,238.20 is: 7,852.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,010.20 : 12,008.10 = 5,238.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,010.20/12,008.10 = 5,238.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,010.20x = 12,008.10 × 5,238.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,010.20x = 62,900,829.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,900,829.42/8,010.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,852.59

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