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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,024.65, 12,034.28 and 5,575.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,024.65, 12,034.28 and 5,575.21 is: 8,360.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,024.65 : 12,034.28 = 5,575.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,024.65/12,034.28 = 5,575.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,024.65x = 12,034.28 × 5,575.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,024.65x = 67,093,610.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,093,610.32/8,024.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,360.94

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