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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,195.18, 12,292.83 and 5,084.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,195.18, 12,292.83 and 5,084.24 is: 7,626.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,195.18 : 12,292.83 = 5,084.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,195.18/12,292.83 = 5,084.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,195.18x = 12,292.83 × 5,084.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,195.18x = 62,499,636.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,499,636.54/8,195.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,626.39

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