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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,049.02, 12,062.52 and 5,122.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,049.02, 12,062.52 and 5,122.10 is: 7,676.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,049.02 : 12,062.52 = 5,122.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,049.02/12,062.52 = 5,122.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,049.02x = 12,062.52 × 5,122.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,049.02x = 61,785,433.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,785,433.69/8,049.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,676.14

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