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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,030.71, 12,018.48 and 5,067.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,030.71, 12,018.48 and 5,067.79 is: 7,584.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,030.71 : 12,018.48 = 5,067.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,030.71/12,018.48 = 5,067.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,030.71x = 12,018.48 × 5,067.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,030.71x = 60,907,132.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,907,132.76/8,030.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,584.28

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