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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,157.04, 12,243 and 5,043.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,157.04, 12,243 and 5,043.08 is: 7,569.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,157.04 : 12,243 = 5,043.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,157.04/12,243 = 5,043.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,157.04x = 12,243 × 5,043.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,157.04x = 61,742,428.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,742,428.44/8,157.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,569.22

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