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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,024.04, 12,005.82 and 5,563.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,024.04, 12,005.82 and 5,563.62 is: 8,324.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,024.04 : 12,005.82 = 5,563.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,024.04/12,005.82 = 5,563.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,024.04x = 12,005.82 × 5,563.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,024.04x = 66,795,820.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,795,820.27/8,024.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,324.46

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