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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,024.46, 12,036.73 and 5,268.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,024.46, 12,036.73 and 5,268.57 is: 7,902.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,024.46 : 12,036.73 = 5,268.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,024.46/12,036.73 = 5,268.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,024.46x = 12,036.73 × 5,268.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,024.46x = 63,416,406.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,416,406.30/8,024.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,902.88

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