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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,052.70, 12,062.85 and 5,590.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,052.70, 12,062.85 and 5,590.30 is: 8,374.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,052.70 : 12,062.85 = 5,590.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,052.70/12,062.85 = 5,590.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,052.70x = 12,062.85 × 5,590.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,052.70x = 67,434,950.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,434,950.36/8,052.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,374.20

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