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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,193.68, 12,262.29 and 5,029.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,193.68, 12,262.29 and 5,029.02 is: 7,526.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,193.68 : 12,262.29 = 5,029.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,193.68/12,262.29 = 5,029.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,193.68x = 12,262.29 × 5,029.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,193.68x = 61,667,305.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,667,305.79/8,193.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,526.20

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