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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,019.64, 12,035.64 and 5,245.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,019.64, 12,035.64 and 5,245.56 is: 7,872.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,019.64 : 12,035.64 = 5,245.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,019.64/12,035.64 = 5,245.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,019.64x = 12,035.64 × 5,245.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,019.64x = 63,133,671.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,133,671.76/8,019.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,872.38

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