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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,015.36, 12,027.29 and 5,376.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,015.36, 12,027.29 and 5,376.38 is: 8,067.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,015.36 : 12,027.29 = 5,376.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,015.36/12,027.29 = 5,376.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,015.36x = 12,027.29 × 5,376.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,015.36x = 64,663,194.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,663,194.39/8,015.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,067.41

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