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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,010.72, 11,052.48 and 5,026.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,010.72, 11,052.48 and 5,026.56 is: 6,935.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,010.72 : 11,052.48 = 5,026.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,010.72/11,052.48 = 5,026.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,010.72x = 11,052.48 × 5,026.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,010.72x = 55,555,953.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,555,953.87/8,010.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,935.20

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