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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,022.87, 12,034.35 and 5,266.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,022.87, 12,034.35 and 5,266.98 is: 7,900.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,022.87 : 12,034.35 = 5,266.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,022.87/12,034.35 = 5,266.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,022.87x = 12,034.35 × 5,266.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,022.87x = 63,384,680.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,384,680.76/8,022.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,900.50

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