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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,010.52, 11,991.14 and 5,231.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,010.52, 11,991.14 and 5,231.20 is: 7,830.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,010.52 : 11,991.14 = 5,231.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,010.52/11,991.14 = 5,231.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,010.52x = 11,991.14 × 5,231.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,010.52x = 62,728,051.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,728,051.57/8,010.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,830.71

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