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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,013.06, 12,010.41 and 5,012.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,013.06, 12,010.41 and 5,012.46 is: 7,512.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,013.06 : 12,010.41 = 5,012.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,013.06/12,010.41 = 5,012.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,013.06x = 12,010.41 × 5,012.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,013.06x = 60,201,699.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,201,699.71/8,013.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,512.95

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