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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,130.69, 12,207.71 and 5,016.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,130.69, 12,207.71 and 5,016.83 is: 7,532.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,130.69 : 12,207.71 = 5,016.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,130.69/12,207.71 = 5,016.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,130.69x = 12,207.71 × 5,016.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,130.69x = 61,243,957.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,243,957.26/8,130.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,532.44

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