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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,012.52, 11,053.08 and 5,022.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,012.52, 11,053.08 and 5,022.72 is: 6,928.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,012.52 : 11,053.08 = 5,022.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,012.52/11,053.08 = 5,022.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,012.52x = 11,053.08 × 5,022.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,012.52x = 55,516,525.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,516,525.98/8,012.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,928.72

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