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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,030.82, 12,048.60 and 5,695.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,030.82, 12,048.60 and 5,695.32 is: 8,544.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,030.82 : 12,048.60 = 5,695.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,030.82/12,048.60 = 5,695.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,030.82x = 12,048.60 × 5,695.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,030.82x = 68,620,632.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,620,632.55/8,030.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,544.66

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