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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,188.98, 12,252.52 and 5,015.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,188.98, 12,252.52 and 5,015.13 is: 7,503.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,188.98 : 12,252.52 = 5,015.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,188.98/12,252.52 = 5,015.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,188.98x = 12,252.52 × 5,015.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,188.98x = 61,447,980.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,447,980.63/8,188.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,503.74

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