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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,153.59, 12,233.30 and 5,029.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,153.59, 12,233.30 and 5,029.97 is: 7,546.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,153.59 : 12,233.30 = 5,029.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,153.59/12,233.30 = 5,029.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,153.59x = 12,233.30 × 5,029.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,153.59x = 61,533,113.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,533,113.93/8,153.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,546.75

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