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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,040.33, 12,060.50 and 5,284.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,040.33, 12,060.50 and 5,284.44 is: 7,926.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,040.33 : 12,060.50 = 5,284.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,040.33/12,060.50 = 5,284.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,040.33x = 12,060.50 × 5,284.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,040.33x = 63,732,962.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,732,962.20/8,040.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,926.66

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