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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,024.40, 12,033.90 and 5,574.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,024.40, 12,033.90 and 5,574.96 is: 8,360.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,024.40 : 12,033.90 = 5,574.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,024.40/12,033.90 = 5,574.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,024.40x = 12,033.90 × 5,574.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,024.40x = 67,088,511.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,088,511.14/8,024.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,360.56

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