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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,051.02, 12,065.52 and 5,124.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,051.02, 12,065.52 and 5,124.10 is: 7,679.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,051.02 : 12,065.52 = 5,124.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,051.02/12,065.52 = 5,124.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,051.02x = 12,065.52 × 5,124.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,051.02x = 61,824,931.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,824,931.03/8,051.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,679.14

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