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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,082.29, 12,106.62 and 5,310.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,082.29, 12,106.62 and 5,310.27 is: 7,954.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,082.29 : 12,106.62 = 5,310.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,082.29/12,106.62 = 5,310.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,082.29x = 12,106.62 × 5,310.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,082.29x = 64,289,420.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,289,420.99/8,082.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,954.36

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