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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,268.04, 12,419.02 and 5,461.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,268.04, 12,419.02 and 5,461.01 is: 8,202.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,268.04 : 12,419.02 = 5,461.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,268.04/12,419.02 = 5,461.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,268.04x = 12,419.02 × 5,461.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,268.04x = 67,820,392.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,820,392.41/8,268.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,202.72

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