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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,037.32, 12,058.62 and 5,072.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,037.32, 12,058.62 and 5,072.33 is: 7,610.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,037.32 : 12,058.62 = 5,072.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,037.32/12,058.62 = 5,072.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,037.32x = 12,058.62 × 5,072.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,037.32x = 61,165,299.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,165,299.98/8,037.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,610.16

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