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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,035.62, 12,032.66 and 5,544.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,035.62, 12,032.66 and 5,544.50 is: 8,302.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,035.62 : 12,032.66 = 5,544.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,035.62/12,032.66 = 5,544.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,035.62x = 12,032.66 × 5,544.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,035.62x = 66,714,995.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,714,995.48/8,035.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,302.41

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