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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,026.78, 12,021.66 and 5,791.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,026.78, 12,021.66 and 5,791.44 is: 8,673.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,026.78 : 12,021.66 = 5,791.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,026.78/12,021.66 = 5,791.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,026.78x = 12,021.66 × 5,791.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,026.78x = 69,622,722.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,622,722.59/8,026.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,673.80

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