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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.76, 12,037.20 and 5,256.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.76, 12,037.20 and 5,256.96 is: 7,876.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.76 : 12,037.20 = 5,256.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.76/12,037.20 = 5,256.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.76x = 12,037.20 × 5,256.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.76x = 63,279,078.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,279,078.91/8,033.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,876.65

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