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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,031.84, 12,041.44 and 5,560

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,031.84, 12,041.44 and 5,560 is: 8,335.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,031.84 : 12,041.44 = 5,560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,031.84/12,041.44 = 5,560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,031.84x = 12,041.44 × 5,560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,031.84x = 66,950,406.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,950,406.40/8,031.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,335.63

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