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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,031.54, 12,017.07 and 5,571.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,031.54, 12,017.07 and 5,571.12 is: 8,335.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,031.54 : 12,017.07 = 5,571.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,031.54/12,017.07 = 5,571.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,031.54x = 12,017.07 × 5,571.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,031.54x = 66,948,539.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,948,539.02/8,031.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,335.70

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