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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,010.36, 12,021.81 and 5,562.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,010.36, 12,021.81 and 5,562.39 is: 8,347.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,010.36 : 12,021.81 = 5,562.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,010.36/12,021.81 = 5,562.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,010.36x = 12,021.81 × 5,562.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,010.36x = 66,869,995.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,869,995.73/8,010.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,347.94

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