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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,022.24, 12,052.80 and 5,106.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,022.24, 12,052.80 and 5,106.24 is: 7,671.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,022.24 : 12,052.80 = 5,106.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,022.24/12,052.80 = 5,106.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,022.24x = 12,052.80 × 5,106.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,022.24x = 61,544,489.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,544,489.47/8,022.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,671.73

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