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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,016.56, 12,005.40 and 5,544.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,016.56, 12,005.40 and 5,544.44 is: 8,303.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,016.56 : 12,005.40 = 5,544.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,016.56/12,005.40 = 5,544.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,016.56x = 12,005.40 × 5,544.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,016.56x = 66,563,219.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,563,219.98/8,016.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,303.21

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