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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,031.33, 12,047.00 and 5,275.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,031.33, 12,047.00 and 5,275.44 is: 7,913.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,031.33 : 12,047.00 = 5,275.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,031.33/12,047.00 = 5,275.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,031.33x = 12,047.00 × 5,275.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,031.33x = 63,553,199.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,553,199.30/8,031.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,913.16

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