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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,024.22, 12,036.70 and 5,694.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,024.22, 12,036.70 and 5,694.66 is: 8,542.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,024.22 : 12,036.70 = 5,694.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,024.22/12,036.70 = 5,694.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,024.22x = 12,036.70 × 5,694.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,024.22x = 68,544,914.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,544,914.02/8,024.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,542.25

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