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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,013.09, 12,019.64 and 5,242.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,013.09, 12,019.64 and 5,242.09 is: 7,863.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,013.09 : 12,019.64 = 5,242.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,013.09/12,019.64 = 5,242.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,013.09x = 12,019.64 × 5,242.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,013.09x = 63,008,034.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,008,034.65/8,013.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,863.14

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