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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,016.04, 12,031.26 and 5,251.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,016.04, 12,031.26 and 5,251.24 is: 7,881.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,016.04 : 12,031.26 = 5,251.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,016.04/12,031.26 = 5,251.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,016.04x = 12,031.26 × 5,251.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,016.04x = 63,179,033.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,179,033.76/8,016.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,881.58

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