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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,034.95, 12,047.91 and 5,504.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,034.95, 12,047.91 and 5,504.90 is: 8,254.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,034.95 : 12,047.91 = 5,504.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,034.95/12,047.91 = 5,504.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,034.95x = 12,047.91 × 5,504.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,034.95x = 66,322,491.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,322,491.79/8,034.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,254.25

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