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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,035.04, 12,026.88 and 5,239.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,035.04, 12,026.88 and 5,239.36 is: 7,842.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,035.04 : 12,026.88 = 5,239.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,035.04/12,026.88 = 5,239.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,035.04x = 12,026.88 × 5,239.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,035.04x = 63,013,154.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,013,154.00/8,035.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,842.29

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