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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,023.87, 12,010.59 and 5,510.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,023.87, 12,010.59 and 5,510.34 is: 8,248.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,023.87 : 12,010.59 = 5,510.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,023.87/12,010.59 = 5,510.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,023.87x = 12,010.59 × 5,510.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,023.87x = 66,182,434.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,182,434.50/8,023.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,248.19

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