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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,035.04, 12,022.32 and 5,574.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,035.04, 12,022.32 and 5,574.62 is: 8,340.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,035.04 : 12,022.32 = 5,574.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,035.04/12,022.32 = 5,574.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,035.04x = 12,022.32 × 5,574.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,035.04x = 67,019,865.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,019,865.52/8,035.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,340.95

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