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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,048.79, 12,024.22 and 5,214.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,048.79, 12,024.22 and 5,214.55 is: 7,790.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,048.79 : 12,024.22 = 5,214.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,048.79/12,024.22 = 5,214.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,048.79x = 12,024.22 × 5,214.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,048.79x = 62,700,883.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,700,883.36/8,048.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,790.10

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