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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,030.33, 12,045.50 and 5,274.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,030.33, 12,045.50 and 5,274.44 is: 7,911.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,030.33 : 12,045.50 = 5,274.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,030.33/12,045.50 = 5,274.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,030.33x = 12,045.50 × 5,274.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,030.33x = 63,533,267.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,533,267.02/8,030.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,911.66

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