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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,028.21, 12,044.75 and 5,692.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,028.21, 12,044.75 and 5,692.73 is: 8,540.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,028.21 : 12,044.75 = 5,692.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,028.21/12,044.75 = 5,692.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,028.21x = 12,044.75 × 5,692.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,028.21x = 68,567,520.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,567,520.75/8,028.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,540.82

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