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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,010.40, 12,013.80 and 5,256.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,010.40, 12,013.80 and 5,256.40 is: 7,883.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,010.40 : 12,013.80 = 5,256.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,010.40/12,013.80 = 5,256.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,010.40x = 12,013.80 × 5,256.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,010.40x = 63,149,338.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,149,338.32/8,010.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,883.42

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