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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,041.92, 12,049.54 and 5,690.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,041.92, 12,049.54 and 5,690.27 is: 8,525.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,041.92 : 12,049.54 = 5,690.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,041.92/12,049.54 = 5,690.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,041.92x = 12,049.54 × 5,690.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,041.92x = 68,565,057.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,565,057.95/8,041.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,525.96

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