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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,012, 11,060.88 and 5,363.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,012, 11,060.88 and 5,363.12 is: 7,404.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,012 : 11,060.88 = 5,363.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,012/11,060.88 = 5,363.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,012x = 11,060.88 × 5,363.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,012x = 59,320,826.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,320,826.75/8,012
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,404.00

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