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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,016.17, 12,012.10 and 5,085.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,016.17, 12,012.10 and 5,085.59 is: 7,620.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,016.17 : 12,012.10 = 5,085.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,016.17/12,012.10 = 5,085.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,016.17x = 12,012.10 × 5,085.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,016.17x = 61,088,542.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,088,542.86/8,016.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,620.67

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