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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,032.06, 12,041.91 and 5,559.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,032.06, 12,041.91 and 5,559.70 is: 8,335.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,032.06 : 12,041.91 = 5,559.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,032.06/12,041.91 = 5,559.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,032.06x = 12,041.91 × 5,559.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,032.06x = 66,949,407.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,949,407.03/8,032.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,335.27

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