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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,014.20, 12,021.30 and 5,249.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,014.20, 12,021.30 and 5,249.40 is: 7,874.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,014.20 : 12,021.30 = 5,249.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,014.20/12,021.30 = 5,249.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,014.20x = 12,021.30 × 5,249.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,014.20x = 63,104,612.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,104,612.22/8,014.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,874.10

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