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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,029.20, 12,043.80 and 5,109.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,029.20, 12,043.80 and 5,109.60 is: 7,664.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,029.20 : 12,043.80 = 5,109.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,029.20/12,043.80 = 5,109.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,029.20x = 12,043.80 × 5,109.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,029.20x = 61,539,000.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,539,000.48/8,029.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,664.40

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