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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,026.70, 12,040.05 and 5,564.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,026.70, 12,040.05 and 5,564.30 is: 8,346.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,026.70 : 12,040.05 = 5,564.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,026.70/12,040.05 = 5,564.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,026.70x = 12,040.05 × 5,564.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,026.70x = 66,994,450.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,994,450.22/8,026.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,346.45

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