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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.12, 12,038.75 and 5,106.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.12, 12,038.75 and 5,106.19 is: 7,652.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.12 : 12,038.75 = 5,106.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.12/12,038.75 = 5,106.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.12x = 12,038.75 × 5,106.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.12x = 61,472,145.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,472,145.32/8,033.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,652.33

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