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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,012.12, 11,063.14 and 5,325.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,012.12, 11,063.14 and 5,325.88 is: 7,353.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,012.12 : 11,063.14 = 5,325.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,012.12/11,063.14 = 5,325.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,012.12x = 11,063.14 × 5,325.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,012.12x = 58,920,956.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,920,956.06/8,012.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,353.98

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