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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,017.44, 12,026.64 and 5,091.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,017.44, 12,026.64 and 5,091.68 is: 7,637.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,017.44 : 12,026.64 = 5,091.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,017.44/12,026.64 = 5,091.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,017.44x = 12,026.64 × 5,091.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,017.44x = 61,235,802.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,235,802.36/8,017.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,637.82

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