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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,084.16, 12,126.24 and 5,008.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,084.16, 12,126.24 and 5,008.32 is: 7,512.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,084.16 : 12,126.24 = 5,008.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,084.16/12,126.24 = 5,008.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,084.16x = 12,126.24 × 5,008.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,084.16x = 60,732,090.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,732,090.32/8,084.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,512.48

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