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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,028.33, 12,042.50 and 5,272.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,028.33, 12,042.50 and 5,272.44 is: 7,908.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,028.33 : 12,042.50 = 5,272.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,028.33/12,042.50 = 5,272.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,028.33x = 12,042.50 × 5,272.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,028.33x = 63,493,332.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,493,332.34/8,028.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,908.66

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