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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,024.72, 12,037.11 and 5,268.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,024.72, 12,037.11 and 5,268.83 is: 7,903.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,024.72 : 12,037.11 = 5,268.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,024.72/12,037.11 = 5,268.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,024.72x = 12,037.11 × 5,268.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,024.72x = 63,421,399.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,421,399.75/8,024.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,903.26

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