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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,017.04, 12,032.76 and 5,252.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,017.04, 12,032.76 and 5,252.24 is: 7,883.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,017.04 : 12,032.76 = 5,252.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,017.04/12,032.76 = 5,252.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,017.04x = 12,032.76 × 5,252.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,017.04x = 63,198,943.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,198,943.38/8,017.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,883.08

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