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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,022.21, 12,006.21 and 5,728.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,022.21, 12,006.21 and 5,728.59 is: 8,573.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,022.21 : 12,006.21 = 5,728.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,022.21/12,006.21 = 5,728.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,022.21x = 12,006.21 × 5,728.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,022.21x = 68,778,654.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,778,654.54/8,022.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,573.53

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