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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,011.14, 12,022.74 and 5,562.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,011.14, 12,022.74 and 5,562.96 is: 8,348.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,011.14 : 12,022.74 = 5,562.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,011.14/12,022.74 = 5,562.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,011.14x = 12,022.74 × 5,562.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,011.14x = 66,882,021.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,882,021.71/8,011.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,348.63

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