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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,027.21, 12,013.23 and 5,064.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,027.21, 12,013.23 and 5,064.29 is: 7,579.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,027.21 : 12,013.23 = 5,064.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,027.21/12,013.23 = 5,064.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,027.21x = 12,013.23 × 5,064.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,027.21x = 60,838,480.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,838,480.56/8,027.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,579.03

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