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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,044.31, 12,052.40 and 5,580.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,044.31, 12,052.40 and 5,580.70 is: 8,361.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,044.31 : 12,052.40 = 5,580.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,044.31/12,052.40 = 5,580.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,044.31x = 12,052.40 × 5,580.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,044.31x = 67,260,770.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,260,770.65/8,044.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,361.28

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