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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,030.28, 12,063.88 and 5,696.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,030.28, 12,063.88 and 5,696.06 is: 8,557.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,030.28 : 12,063.88 = 5,696.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,030.28/12,063.88 = 5,696.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,030.28x = 12,063.88 × 5,696.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,030.28x = 68,716,584.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,716,584.31/8,030.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,557.18

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