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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,027.23, 12,041.21 and 5,697.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,027.23, 12,041.21 and 5,697.67 is: 8,546.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,027.23 : 12,041.21 = 5,697.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,027.23/12,041.21 = 5,697.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,027.23x = 12,041.21 × 5,697.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,027.23x = 68,606,840.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,606,840.98/8,027.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,546.76

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