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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,035.02, 12,048.75 and 5,219.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,035.02, 12,048.75 and 5,219.28 is: 7,826.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,035.02 : 12,048.75 = 5,219.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,035.02/12,048.75 = 5,219.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,035.02x = 12,048.75 × 5,219.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,035.02x = 62,885,799.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,885,799.90/8,035.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,826.46

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