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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,029.84, 12,044.74 and 5,273.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,029.84, 12,044.74 and 5,273.94 is: 7,910.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,029.84 : 12,044.74 = 5,273.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,029.84/12,044.74 = 5,273.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,029.84x = 12,044.74 × 5,273.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,029.84x = 63,523,236.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,523,236.08/8,029.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,910.90

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