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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,016.37, 12,024.56 and 5,260.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,016.37, 12,024.56 and 5,260.48 is: 7,890.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,016.37 : 12,024.56 = 5,260.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,016.37/12,024.56 = 5,260.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,016.37x = 12,024.56 × 5,260.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,016.37x = 63,254,957.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,254,957.39/8,016.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,890.72

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