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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.70, 12,061.35 and 5,117.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.70, 12,061.35 and 5,117.70 is: 7,683.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.70 : 12,061.35 = 5,117.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.70/12,061.35 = 5,117.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.70x = 12,061.35 × 5,117.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.70x = 61,726,370.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,726,370.90/8,033.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,683.43

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