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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,032.24, 12,067.80 and 5,116.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,032.24, 12,067.80 and 5,116.24 is: 7,686.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,032.24 : 12,067.80 = 5,116.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,032.24/12,067.80 = 5,116.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,032.24x = 12,067.80 × 5,116.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,032.24x = 61,741,761.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,741,761.07/8,032.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,686.74

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