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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,026.87, 12,015.09 and 5,513.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,026.87, 12,015.09 and 5,513.34 is: 8,252.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,026.87 : 12,015.09 = 5,513.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,026.87/12,015.09 = 5,513.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,026.87x = 12,015.09 × 5,513.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,026.87x = 66,243,276.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,243,276.30/8,026.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,252.69

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