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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,014.56, 12,010.92 and 5,087.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,014.56, 12,010.92 and 5,087.64 is: 7,624.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,014.56 : 12,010.92 = 5,087.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,014.56/12,010.92 = 5,087.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,014.56x = 12,010.92 × 5,087.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,014.56x = 61,107,237.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,107,237.03/8,014.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,624.53

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