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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,132.74, 12,218.55 and 5,216.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,132.74, 12,218.55 and 5,216.74 is: 7,837.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,132.74 : 12,218.55 = 5,216.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,132.74/12,218.55 = 5,216.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,132.74x = 12,218.55 × 5,216.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,132.74x = 63,740,998.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,740,998.53/8,132.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,837.58

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