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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,026.52, 12,039.80 and 5,095.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,026.52, 12,039.80 and 5,095.94 is: 7,643.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,026.52 : 12,039.80 = 5,095.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,026.52/12,039.80 = 5,095.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,026.52x = 12,039.80 × 5,095.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,026.52x = 61,354,012.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,354,012.73/8,026.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,643.92

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