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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,015.97, 12,023.96 and 5,260.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,015.97, 12,023.96 and 5,260.06 is: 7,890.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,015.97 : 12,023.96 = 5,260.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,015.97/12,023.96 = 5,260.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,015.97x = 12,023.96 × 5,260.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,015.97x = 63,246,694.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,246,694.68/8,015.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,890.09

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