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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,025.24, 12,057.30 and 5,109.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,025.24, 12,057.30 and 5,109.24 is: 7,676.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,025.24 : 12,057.30 = 5,109.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,025.24/12,057.30 = 5,109.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,025.24x = 12,057.30 × 5,109.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,025.24x = 61,603,639.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,603,639.45/8,025.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,676.24

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