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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,021.23, 12,019.59 and 5,090.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,021.23, 12,019.59 and 5,090.65 is: 7,628.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,021.23 : 12,019.59 = 5,090.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,021.23/12,019.59 = 5,090.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,021.23x = 12,019.59 × 5,090.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,021.23x = 61,187,495.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,187,495.78/8,021.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,628.20

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