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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,023.72, 12,010.36 and 5,510.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,023.72, 12,010.36 and 5,510.19 is: 8,247.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,023.72 : 12,010.36 = 5,510.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,023.72/12,010.36 = 5,510.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,023.72x = 12,010.36 × 5,510.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,023.72x = 66,179,305.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,179,305.83/8,023.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,247.96

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