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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,015.41, 12,013.36 and 5,676.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,015.41, 12,013.36 and 5,676.10 is: 8,507.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,015.41 : 12,013.36 = 5,676.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,015.41/12,013.36 = 5,676.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,015.41x = 12,013.36 × 5,676.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,015.41x = 68,189,032.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,189,032.70/8,015.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,507.24

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