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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,022.53, 12,021.34 and 5,562.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,022.53, 12,021.34 and 5,562.15 is: 8,334.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,022.53 : 12,021.34 = 5,562.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,022.53/12,021.34 = 5,562.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,022.53x = 12,021.34 × 5,562.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,022.53x = 66,864,496.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,864,496.28/8,022.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,334.59

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