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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,043.76, 12,078.91 and 5,428.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,043.76, 12,078.91 and 5,428.07 is: 8,151.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,043.76 : 12,078.91 = 5,428.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,043.76/12,078.91 = 5,428.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,043.76x = 12,078.91 × 5,428.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,043.76x = 65,565,169.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,565,169.00/8,043.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,151.06

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