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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,022.56, 12,014.40 and 5,550.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,022.56, 12,014.40 and 5,550.44 is: 8,312.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,022.56 : 12,014.40 = 5,550.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,022.56/12,014.40 = 5,550.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,022.56x = 12,014.40 × 5,550.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,022.56x = 66,685,206.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,685,206.34/8,022.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,312.21

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